Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Pinto, M.D.

Optician · Saratoga Springs, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
414 MAPLE AVE, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
5185870772
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1316082068 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 Dr. Pinto 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. Pinto

Dr. Gregory Pinto is an optician specialist in Saratoga Springs, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pinto performed 1,384 Medicare services across 1,279 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pinto received a total of $3,959 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 124 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Pinto 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 45% volume in NY $3,959 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,384
Medicare services
Top 45% in NY for optician
1,279
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~73 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
444 $79 $384
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
128 $22 $139
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.
127 $55 $265
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.
124 $40 $199
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.
116 $85 $334
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.
110 $417 $1,882
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.
76 $22 $243
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
70 $17 $90
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
64 $36 $158
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
50 $97 $463
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
48 $27 $140
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
14 $5 $90
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
13 $231 $962
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.
7.9% high complexity
13.7% medium
78.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,959
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $566/year across 7 years
Top 27% in NY for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
124
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
$3,742 (94.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$217 (5.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$912
2023
$395
2022
$502
2021
$507
2020
$523
2019
$472
2018
$646

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$436
Alcon Vision LLC
$140
Amgen Inc.
$125
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$74
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$18
Top 3 companies account for 76.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$643
Alcon Vision LLC
$410
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$362
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$350
Shire North American Group Inc
$340
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$230
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$195
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$180
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$176
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$151
Allergan Inc.
$130
Amgen Inc.
$125
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
Omeros Corporation
$121
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Novo Nordisk Inc
$117
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$85
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$33
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$18
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 35.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · BROMSITE · CEQUA · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · EYSUVIS · IC-8 Apthera IOL · INVELTYS · INVOKANA · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMIDRIA · Omidria · Ozempic · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · UPLIZNA · VYZULTA · XARELTO · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · enVista Aspire IOL · enVista MX60 IOL · 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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
460
Per 100K population
194.0
County median income
$99,653
Nearest hospital
SARATOGA HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Pinto is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Pinto experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pinto performed 444 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Pinto receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pinto received a total of $3,959 from 22 companies across 124 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. Pinto's costs compare to other opticians in Saratoga Springs?
Dr. Pinto's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Pinto) 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 →