Medicare Enrolled

Traci Goldstein

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
22 WEST 13TH STREET, New York, NY 10011
2128070019
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1609961192 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Goldstein from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Goldstein

Traci Goldstein is a corneal and contact management optometrist in New York, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Goldstein performed 3,171 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Goldstein received a total of $2,938 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 120 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Goldstein is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 2% volume in NY $2,938 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,171
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for corneal and contact management optometrist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
754 $74 $125
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
418 $20 $100
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
382 $33 $200
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
322 $29 $200
Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing
A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing.
307 $13 $100
Visual field test, extended
A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam.
278 $52 $140
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
247 $31 $100
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
243 $100 $179
Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures.
108 $70 $300
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
51 $115 $210
Eyelash removal with forceps
This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area.
24 $15 $140
Slit lamp examination of the eye
This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye.
21 $34 $250
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
16 $29 $200
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,938
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $420/year across 7 years
Top 23% in NY for corneal and contact management optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
120
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$561
2023
$568
2022
$658
2021
$413
2020
$40
2019
$426
2018
$271

Payments by company (2024)

Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$162
ABBVIE INC.
$138
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$97
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Harrow Eye, LLC
$55
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$38
Top 3 companies account for 70.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$470
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$338
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$325
ABBVIE INC.
$317
Allergan, Inc.
$169
Alcon Vision LLC
$156
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$144
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$121
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$121
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$115
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$113
Shire North American Group Inc
$108
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$108
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
TISSUETECH, INC.
$58
Harrow Eye, LLC
$55
Allergan Inc.
$39
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
CooperVision Inc.
$27
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 38.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · BEPREVE · BIOTRUE · BIOTRUE ONE DAY · BTOD · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · Cequa · Cystaran · DAILIES · INFUSE · INVELTYS · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · MyDay Contact Lens · PROKERA · Precision 1 · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · TobraDex ST · ULTRA · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Corneal and contact management optometrists in nearby ZIP areas
80
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NY EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY OF MOUNT SINAI
0.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Goldstein is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goldstein experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Goldstein performed 754 eye exam, established patient, focused services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Goldstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Goldstein received a total of $2,938 from 21 companies across 120 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Goldstein's costs compare to other corneal and contact management optometrists in New York?
Goldstein's average Medicare payment per service is $48. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Goldstein) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →