Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Marguerite McDonald, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Oceanside, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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 Dr. McDonald 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 Dr. McDonald
Dr. Marguerite McDonald is an ophthalmology specialist in Oceanside, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McDonald performed 3,704 Medicare services across 2,259 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McDonald received a total of $845,304 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1186 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. McDonald 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 24% volume in NY
$845,304 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,704
Medicare services
Top 24% in NY for ophthalmology
2,259
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~176 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
1,548 | $22 | $70 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,080 | $109 | $220 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
202 | $32 | $150 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
181 | $107 | $199 |
| 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. |
144 | $53 | $135 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
116 | $83 | $173 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
94 | $30 | $200 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
78 | $143 | $295 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
53 | $36 | $150 |
| 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. |
47 | $16 | $360 |
| 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. |
42 | $80 | $140 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
25 | $125 | $240 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
23 | $32 | $203 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
20 | $512 | $3,600 |
| 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. |
19 | $32 | $130 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
17 | $278 | $2,600 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
15 | $34 | $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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.5% high complexity
9.4% medium
90.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$845,304
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $120,758/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
57
Companies
1,186
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$441,972 (52.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$391,527 (46.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,806 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$156,507
2023
$96,861
2022
$129,468
2021
$167,267
2020
$84,411
2019
$128,759
2018
$82,032
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$105,067
OCULUS, Inc.
$20,000
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$11,126
ABBVIE INC.
$7,466
Nordic Pharma, Inc.
$5,748
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$2,000
Alcon Research LLC
$1,500
Thea Pharma Inc.
$1,455
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$884
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$308
Harrow Eye, LLC
$253
Dompe US, Inc.
$197
Amgen Inc.
$166
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$68
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
$62
Alcon Vision LLC
$53
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$50
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$43
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 87.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$136,926
OCULUS, Inc.
$110,667
Allergan, Inc.
$77,773
Shire North American Group Inc
$60,308
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$55,165
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$54,947
Alcon Vision LLC
$48,912
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$34,856
Dompe US, Inc.
$32,942
ABBVIE INC.
$25,869
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21,646
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21,425
TissueTech, Inc.
$18,286
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$15,727
Alcon Research LLC
$15,274
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15,130
TISSUETECH, INC.
$13,829
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$10,135
Akorn, Inc.
$10,038
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$10,014
Thea Pharma Inc.
$8,552
Mallinckrodt LLC
$7,483
Nordic Pharma, Inc.
$5,748
Quidel Corporation
$4,584
TearLab Corp
$3,947
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$3,780
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$3,500
Bausch Health US, LLC
$2,440
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,400
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$2,023
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$1,886
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$1,562
Glaukos Corporation
$1,496
LENSAR, Inc.
$1,339
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$884
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$588
Marco Ophthalmic, Inc.
$500
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$425
Allergan Inc.
$350
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$290
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$284
Harrow Eye, LLC
$253
RxSight Inc
$234
Amgen Inc.
$166
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$113
Ivantis, Inc
$105
Omeros Corporation
$88
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$75
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
$62
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$50
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$43
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Genentech USA, Inc.
$39
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$27
Osmotica Pharmaceutical Corp.
$19
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 38.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALREX · ARGOS · ARTEVO 800 · AZASITE · AcrySof · Avenova · BESIVANCE · BLINK NUTRITEARS · BOTOX · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Cequa · Clareon · DAILIES · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Eye Health · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus Microstent · IC-8 Apthera IOL · ILUX · INVELTYS · IOLMaster 500 · IYUZEH · InflammaDry · KXL system (not refurbished) · Keratograph · LATANOPROSTENE BUNOD · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR (DISPOSABLE) · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Lacrifill · MIEBO · OCULUS Pentacam · OMIDRIA · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OPD-III · OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS · OXERVATE · One Series Ultra · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · Oxervate · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Pataday · Pentacam · Prokera · QuickVue · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RETISERT · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Simbrinza · Systane · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TENEO · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare · TearCare SmartLid · TearLab Osmolarity System · TearScience Lipiflow System · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Theratears · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VICTUS · VISUDYNE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · VisuMax · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ · ZERVIATE · ZIRGAN · ZYLET · Zerviate · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →
The majority of payments (52%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for ophthalmology in NY.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
1,116
Per 100K population
80.4
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
MOUNT SINAI SOUTH NASSAU
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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
Dr. McDonald is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in NY), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 0% of NY peers, with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. McDonald experienced with microfluid analysis of tears?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McDonald performed 1,548 microfluid analysis of tears services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. McDonald receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McDonald received a total of $845,304 from 57 companies across 1,186 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. McDonald's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Oceanside?
Dr. McDonald's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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 Dr. McDonald) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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