Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Krawitz, M.D.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Ridgewood, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5650 MYRTLE AVE, Ridgewood, NY 11385
7184569500
In practice since 2017 (9 years)
NPI: 1164953295 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Krawitz

Dr. Brian Krawitz is a glaucoma specialist physician in Ridgewood, NY, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Krawitz performed 1,088 Medicare services across 879 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Krawitz received a total of $2,866 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Krawitz 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.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ 1,088 Medicare services $2,866 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,088
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in NY for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
879
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~121 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
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.
245 $77 $116
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.
134 $32 $71
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.
96 $107 $168
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.
92 $52 $94
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
85 $102 $161
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
83 $30 $78
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
69 $33 $76
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
59 $20 $63
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
56 $22 $46
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
54 $126 $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.
35 $441 $811
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
29 $9 $48
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
27 $31 $59
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.
24 $67 $126
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.
3.2% high complexity
19.1% medium
77.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,866
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $716/year across 4 years
Bottom 40% in NY for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
16
Companies
87
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,866 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,721
2023
$919
2022
$76
2021
$149

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$899
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$286
ABBVIE INC.
$207
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$197
RxSight Inc
$65
Dompe US, Inc.
$27
Harrow Eye, LLC
$26
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 80.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,195
ABBVIE INC.
$372
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$286
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$214
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$176
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$136
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
RxSight Inc
$65
Dompe US, Inc.
$47
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$35
Harrow Eye, LLC
$26
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$25
Thea Pharma Inc.
$15
Glaukos Corporation
$14
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · HYDRUS Microstent · Kahook Dual Blade · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OXERVATE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rocklatan · Syfovre · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · VEVYE · VYZULTA · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Glaucoma specialist physicians within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital
WYCKOFF HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
1.7 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. Krawitz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Krawitz experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Krawitz performed 245 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Krawitz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Krawitz received a total of $2,866 from 16 companies across 87 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. Krawitz's costs compare to other glaucoma specialist physicians in Ridgewood?
Dr. Krawitz's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Krawitz) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →