Medicare Enrolled

Ghulam Dastgir

Ophthalmology · Rego Park, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
9229 QUEENS BLVD STE 2I, Rego Park, NY 11374
7182617007
Registered in NPPES since 2012
NPI: 1215297338 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 Dastgir 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 Dastgir

Ghulam Dastgir is an ophthalmology specialist in Rego Park, NY, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dastgir performed 619 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dastgir received a total of $4,707 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 154 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 Dastgir 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.

✓ 14 years of NPI registration ▲ 619 Medicare services $4,707 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
619
Medicare services
Bottom 23% in NY for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$57
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
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.
148 $29 $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.
142 $97 $253
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.
79 $78 $257
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
72 $31 $150
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.
68 $58 $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.
51 $32 $150
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
23 $107 $350
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
18 $11 $40
Slit lamp examination of the eye
This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye.
18 $35 $165
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 ↗
$4,707
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $672/year across 7 years
Top 22% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
154
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
$2,515
2023
$382
2022
$475
2021
$687
2020
$244
2019
$157
2018
$248

Payments by company (2024)

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$1,994
Harrow Eye, LLC
$125
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$122
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$81
Alcon Vision LLC
$44
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$36
ABBVIE INC.
$35
Amgen Inc.
$31
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Thea Pharma Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 89.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$1,994
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$486
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$306
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$203
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$198
Shire North American Group Inc
$196
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$195
Alcon Vision LLC
$129
Harrow Eye, LLC
$125
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$111
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$98
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$94
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$83
Thea Pharma Inc.
$66
ABBVIE INC.
$51
AbbVie Inc.
$49
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$49
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$38
Allergan, Inc.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$31
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$23
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 59.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · COMBIGAN · Cequa · DURYSTA · ILEVRO · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · PAZEO · PROKERA · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · Zioptan · 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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
1,356
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ELMHURST HOSPITAL CENTER
1.2 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

Dastgir is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dastgir experienced with retinal photography (fundus photo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dastgir performed 148 retinal photography (fundus photo) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dastgir receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dastgir received a total of $4,707 from 24 companies across 154 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 Dastgir's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Rego Park?
Dastgir's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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 Dastgir) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
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 →