Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kristin Protosow, OPTOMETRIST, OD

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist · Ronkonkoma, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
624 HAWKINS AVE, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
6315885100
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1063688547 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. Protosow

Dr. Kristin Protosow is a low vision rehabilitation optometrist in Ronkonkoma, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Protosow performed 557 Medicare services across 485 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Protosow received a total of $3,542 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 105 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in low vision rehabilitation optometrist. 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. Protosow 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 35% volume in NY $3,542 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
557
Medicare services
Top 35% in NY for low vision rehabilitation optometrist
485
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~31 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
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.
 127 $29 $120
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
 124 $96 $215
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.
 115 $73 $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 $52 $135
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
 40 $34 $125
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
 39 $120 $289
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
 28 $31 $125
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
 16 $20 $56
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,542
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $506/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NY for low vision rehabilitation optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
105
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
$3,113 (87.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$429 (12.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$661
2023
$309
2022
$821
2021
$228
2020
$114
2019
$352
2018
$1,056

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$155
Harrow Eye, LLC
$155
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$139
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$54
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$31
Alcon Vision LLC
$27
Top 3 companies account for 67.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Visioneering Technologies, Inc.
$741
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$458
Shire North American Group Inc
$338
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$245
Allergan, Inc.
$236
Alcon Vision LLC
$236
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$189
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$163
CooperVision Inc.
$156
Harrow Eye, LLC
$155
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$125
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
Dompe US, Inc.
$62
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$57
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$54
Optos, Inc.
$41
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$38
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$32
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$31
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$26
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 43.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · Cequa · Clariti Contact Lens · DAILIES · DAILIES TOTAL1 · DEXTENZA · EYSUVIS · ILUX · INFUSE · ISTENT INJECT W · Izervay · KXL SYSTEM · MIEBO · MyDay Contact Lens · OXERVATE · P200DTx · PROKERA · Precision 1 · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RYZUMVI · Simbrinza · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TOTAL30 · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · ULTRA · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA
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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for low vision rehabilitation optometrist in NY.

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Geographic Context

Low vision rehabilitation optometrists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITAL
5.8 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. Protosow is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of NY peers, with 18 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. Protosow experienced with retinal photography (fundus photo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Protosow performed 127 retinal photography (fundus photo) 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. Protosow receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Protosow received a total of $3,542 from 23 companies across 105 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. Protosow's costs compare to other low vision rehabilitation optometrists in Ronkonkoma?
Dr. Protosow's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Protosow) 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 →