Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alexander Hatsis, MD
Ophthalmology · Rockville Centre, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Hatsis 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. Hatsis
Dr. Alexander Hatsis is an ophthalmology specialist in Rockville Centre, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hatsis performed 2,626 Medicare services across 2,141 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hatsis received a total of $5,342 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Hatsis 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 36% volume in NY
$5,342 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,626
Medicare services
Top 36% in NY for ophthalmology
2,141
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~138 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. |
518 | $74 | $202 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
250 | $107 | $364 |
| 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. |
242 | $75 | $179 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
203 | $23 | $432 |
| 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. |
166 | $32 | $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. |
109 | $497 | $1,785 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
107 | $29 | $125 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
102 | $23 | $61 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
101 | $21 | $125 |
| 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. |
98 | $54 | $170 |
| 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. |
95 | $112 | $297 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
91 | $121 | $268 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
87 | $36 | $127 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
87 | $51 | $80 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time. |
74 | $16 | $116 |
| 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. |
73 | $22 | $46 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
55 | $304 | $1,874 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
37 | $19 | $126 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
30 | $76 | $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. |
29 | $118 | $350 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
27 | $32 | $206 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
18 | $10 | $103 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
15 | $28 | $50 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
12 | $49 | $110 |
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.
4.2% high complexity
8.1% medium
87.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,342
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $890/year across 6 years
Top 19% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
135
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
$5,342 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,073
2023
$1,363
2022
$1,567
2021
$376
2019
$634
2018
$329
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$192
Harrow Eye, LLC
$149
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$149
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$147
Alcon Vision LLC
$81
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
ABBVIE INC.
$70
Amgen Inc.
$54
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$32
Dompe US, Inc.
$30
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Surgical Specialties Corporation (us), Inc. (dba Corza Medical)
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
Thea Pharma Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 45.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$761
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$540
Alcon Vision LLC
$497
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$404
OPHTEC USA, Inc.
$393
ABBVIE INC.
$295
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$233
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$225
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$225
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$185
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$151
Harrow Eye, LLC
$149
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$149
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$131
Dompe US, Inc.
$119
RxSight Inc
$90
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Allergan, Inc.
$67
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$58
Amgen Inc.
$54
Shire North American Group Inc
$50
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$42
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$41
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$39
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Surgical Specialties Corporation (us), Inc. (dba Corza Medical)
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$21
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$20
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$19
Thea Pharma Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 33.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BOTOX · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · Cequa · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · IACCESS · ILEVRO · ILUVIEN · INFUSE · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LOTEMAX SM · MIEBO · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis IOL · ULTOMIRIS · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · XIPERE · enVista MX60 IOL · iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser · 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.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
1,166
Per 100K population
84.0
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
MOUNT SINAI SOUTH NASSAU
2.3 mi
2.3 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. Hatsis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of NY peers, with 19 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. Hatsis experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hatsis performed 518 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. Hatsis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hatsis received a total of $5,342 from 35 companies across 135 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. Hatsis's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Rockville Centre?
Dr. Hatsis's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Hatsis) 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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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.
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