Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Surajit Saha, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Rockville Centre, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2000 N VILLAGE AVE, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
5167662519
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1629397526 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. Saha

Dr. Surajit Saha is an ophthalmology specialist in Rockville Centre, NY, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saha performed 2,293 Medicare services across 1,866 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saha received a total of $13,615 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 344 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. Saha 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 42% volume in NY $13,615 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,293
Medicare services
Top 42% in NY for ophthalmology
1,866
Unique beneficiaries
$133
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~143 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.
329 $78 $172
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.
306 $110 $220
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
258 $36 $200
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
257 $100 $200
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
231 $34 $150
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.
195 $505 $3,600
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.
193 $15 $300
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
163 $31 $200
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
100 $293 $2,600
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
54 $115 $240
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.
54 $85 $140
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.
40 $22 $70
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
35 $32 $150
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.
30 $157 $295
Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface
This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing.
28 $1,258 $4,000
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
20 $697 $3,600
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.
8.5% high complexity
18.7% medium
72.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$13,615
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,945/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
344
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
$12,479 (91.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,000 (7.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$135 (1.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,150
2023
$3,871
2022
$1,939
2021
$1,597
2020
$303
2019
$1,392
2018
$1,363

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$1,097
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$420
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$335
Alcon Vision LLC
$309
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$169
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$134
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$133
Harrow Eye, LLC
$114
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$108
Dompe US, Inc.
$103
Glaukos Corporation
$65
Amgen Inc.
$43
Thea Pharma Inc.
$36
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$23
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 58.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$4,088
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$1,823
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$1,013
Alcon Vision LLC
$513
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$462
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$380
Dompe US, Inc.
$364
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$356
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$335
Shire North American Group Inc
$328
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$324
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$314
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$282
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$248
Mallinckrodt LLC
$201
Glaukos Corporation
$200
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$180
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$170
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$169
NotalVision
$135
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$133
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$133
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$133
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$132
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$125
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$122
Harrow Eye, LLC
$114
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$113
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$112
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$107
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$104
Thea Pharma Inc.
$70
TissueTech, Inc.
$56
AbbVie Inc.
$51
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$49
Amgen Inc.
$43
Allergan Inc.
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$23
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY MAINTENA · ACTHAR · ARGOS · AcrySof · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Avenova · BROMSITE · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · ENVISTA · ENVISTA ENVY · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · Flarex · ForeseeHome · IC-8 Apthera IOL · ILEVRO · ILUVIEN · INGREZZA · IYUZEH · Iluvien · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · Oxervate · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prokera · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VEVYE · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ · enVista Aspire IOL · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent inject W · rhopressa
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for ophthalmology in NY.

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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

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. Saha is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NY peers, with 16 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. Saha experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saha performed 329 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. Saha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saha received a total of $13,615 from 43 companies across 344 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. Saha's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Rockville Centre?
Dr. Saha's average Medicare payment per service is $133. 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. Saha) 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.

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 →