Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Costello, DO
Ophthalmology · Oneida, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Costello 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. Costello
Dr. John Costello is an ophthalmology specialist in Oneida, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Costello performed 4,513 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Costello received a total of $3,984 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 180 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 Dr. Costello 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 20% volume in NY
$3,984 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,513
Medicare services
Top 20% in NY for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$75
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,131 | $22 | $60 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
638 | $83 | $188 |
| 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. |
480 | $241 | $1,639 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens. |
324 | $37 | $152 |
| 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. |
293 | $60 | $108 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
247 | $25 | $120 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
244 | $100 | $215 |
| 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. |
208 | $86 | $165 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
200 | $19 | $57 |
| 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. |
199 | $41 | $140 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
135 | $89 | $373 |
| 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. |
104 | $65 | $135 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
90 | $26 | $120 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
70 | $264 | $1,000 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
36 | $18 | $60 |
| 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. |
24 | $10 | $60 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
22 | $56 | $118 |
| 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. |
20 | $27 | $126 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
19 | $200 | $590 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
16 | $419 | $4,000 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
13 | $8 | $62 |
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.
10.6% high complexity
14.9% medium
74.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,984
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $569/year across 7 years
Top 24% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
180
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
$644
2023
$293
2022
$915
2021
$624
2020
$625
2019
$520
2018
$365
Payments by company (2024)
Alcon Vision LLC
$150
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$103
Dompe US, Inc.
$74
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$43
Teleflex LLC
$37
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Amgen Inc.
$20
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$14
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 60.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,004
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$378
Allergan, Inc.
$247
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$240
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$218
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$202
Allergan Inc.
$181
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
TissueTech, Inc.
$138
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
Shire North American Group Inc
$132
Dompe US, Inc.
$104
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$99
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$89
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$84
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$63
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$39
Teleflex LLC
$37
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$36
Ivantis, Inc
$35
Glaukos Corporation
$30
AbbVie Inc.
$30
Amgen Inc.
$20
Omeros Corporation
$20
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$16
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 40.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARROW · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · ILUX · INVELTYS · ISTENT · ISTENT INJECT W · LUMIGAN · Luxor · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Omidria · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · iStent inject W · rocklatan
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 →
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
47
County median income
$73,141
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ONEIDA HEALTH HOSPITAL
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0.0 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
Dr. Costello is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in NY), 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. Costello experienced with microfluid analysis of tears?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Costello performed 1,131 microfluid analysis of tears services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Costello receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Costello received a total of $3,984 from 31 companies across 180 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 Dr. Costello's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Oneida?
Dr. Costello's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Costello) 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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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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