Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Noaman Sanni, MD
Ophthalmology · Watertown, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sanni
Dr. Noaman Sanni is an ophthalmology specialist in Watertown, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sanni performed 3,868 Medicare services across 2,735 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sanni received a total of $3,466 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 165 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. Sanni 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 23% volume in NY
$3,466 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,868
Medicare services
Top 23% in NY for ophthalmology
2,735
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~193 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 (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. |
561 | $90 | $249 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
425 | $153 | $421 |
| 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. |
378 | $59 | $176 |
| Near-infrared imaging of tear glands with report This procedure uses near-infrared light to create images of the tear glands. A healthcare provider interprets the images and provides a written report of the findings. |
331 | $22 | $180 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
265 | $29 | $79 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
249 | $25 | $71 |
| 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. |
234 | $26 | $72 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
229 | $89 | $246 |
| 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. |
219 | $46 | $121 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens. |
177 | $30 | $79 |
| 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. |
112 | $407 | $1,048 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
94 | $82 | $219 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
94 | $56 | $145 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
69 | $179 | $475 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
67 | $25 | $71 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
59 | $25 | $65 |
| 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 | $20 | $54 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
53 | $250 | $652 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
36 | $16 | $44 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
32 | $80 | $292 |
| Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye. |
26 | $213 | $579 |
| 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. |
20 | $73 | $218 |
| Upper eyelid muscle shortening or advancement A surgical procedure to shorten or advance the upper eyelid muscle. It is performed to correct drooping or paralysis of the eyelid. |
17 | $621 | $1,583 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
17 | $2 | $5 |
| Eye wound repair or revision Surgical repair or revision of an operative wound on the eye. |
16 | $552 | $1,457 |
| Conjunctiva injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. |
16 | $18 | $80 |
| 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. |
16 | $113 | $324 |
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.
2.9% high complexity
33.9% medium
63.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,466
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $495/year across 7 years
Top 27% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
165
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
$3,466 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$712
2023
$365
2022
$757
2021
$494
2020
$510
2019
$317
2018
$311
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$213
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$79
ABBVIE INC.
$49
Harrow Eye, LLC
$47
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$39
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$36
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$24
Amgen Inc.
$23
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$22
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$20
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 60.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$855
Allergan, Inc.
$324
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$241
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$147
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$144
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$134
Allergan Inc.
$107
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$104
ABBVIE INC.
$98
TissueTech, Inc.
$85
Quidel Corporation
$82
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$79
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$76
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$74
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
AbbVie Inc.
$64
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$58
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$57
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$52
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$51
Shire North American Group Inc
$48
Harrow Eye, LLC
$47
Omeros Corporation
$45
Ivantis, Inc
$37
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$36
TISSUETECH, INC.
$33
Thea Pharma Inc.
$24
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Amgen Inc.
$23
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$22
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$20
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Merz North America, Inc.
$18
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 40.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BOTOX · CLEAR+BRILLIANT · COMBIGAN · CRYSTALENS · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DAXXIFY · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · Eye Health · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · IHEEZO · ILUX · INVELTYS · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR (DISPOSABLE) · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR II (DISPOSABLE · LUMIGAN · LUXTURNA · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · PROKERA · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · VEVYE · VICTUS · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XEN · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$64,978
Nearest hospital
SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Sanni is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Sanni experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sanni performed 561 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Sanni receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sanni received a total of $3,466 from 36 companies across 165 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. Sanni's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Watertown?
Dr. Sanni'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. Sanni) 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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