Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Patrick Costello, MD
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Costello
Dr. Patrick Costello is an ophthalmology specialist in Oneida, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Costello performed 5,075 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 $6,011 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 206 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 17% volume in NY
$6,011 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,075
Medicare services
Top 17% in NY for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$84
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. |
1,234 | $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. |
541 | $81 | $188 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
500 | $25 | $120 |
| 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. |
457 | $60 | $135 |
| 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. |
419 | $38 | $152 |
| 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. |
387 | $389 | $2,500 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
257 | $105 | $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. |
243 | $91 | $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. |
220 | $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. |
174 | $40 | $140 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
97 | $28 | $120 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
84 | $7 | $62 |
| 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. |
81 | $59 | $108 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
76 | $277 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
63 | $27 | $120 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
49 | $16 | $65 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
46 | $641 | $1,389 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
43 | $87 | $373 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
42 | $22 | $95 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
33 | $549 | $2,500 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
16 | $228 | $590 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
13 | $208 | $614 |
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.
7.6% high complexity
21.7% medium
70.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,011
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $859/year across 7 years
Top 17% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
206
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
$799
2023
$428
2022
$996
2021
$956
2020
$838
2019
$902
2018
$1,092
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$202
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$180
Alcon Vision LLC
$161
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$99
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Amgen Inc.
$43
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$25
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$20
Harrow Eye, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 67.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,590
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$579
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$456
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$366
Allergan Inc.
$278
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$240
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$230
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$218
ABBVIE INC.
$202
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$152
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$147
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$136
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$135
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$135
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$117
Allergan, Inc.
$102
TissueTech, Inc.
$90
Omeros Corporation
$72
Alcon Research Ltd
$65
TISSUETECH, INC.
$62
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$57
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Ivantis, Inc
$55
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$45
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$43
Amgen Inc.
$43
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Glaukos Corporation
$30
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$25
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$15
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$14
Harrow Eye, LLC
$14
Dompe US, Inc.
$13
Medtronic, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BESIVANCE · BOTOX · BROMSITE · CIRRUS HD-OCT · COMBIGAN · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · Constellation · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENTYVIO · ENVISTA ENVY · GATTEX · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · IHEEZO · ILUX · INTERSTIM · INVELTYS · ISTENT · ISTENT INJECT W · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Luxor · MIEBO · NEOX · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · Prokera · RESTASIS · ReSTOR · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · VYZULTA · VisuMax · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Xeomin · iStent inject W · rhopressa · 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 17% 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 1,234 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 $6,011 from 35 companies across 206 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 $84. 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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