Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bennett Hong, M.D.
Ophthalmology · West Islip, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Hong 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. Hong
Dr. Bennett Hong is an ophthalmology specialist in West Islip, NY, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hong performed 2,511 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hong received a total of $2,740 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 72 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hong 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.
✓ 10 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 39% volume in NY
$2,740 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,511
Medicare services
Top 39% in NY for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
530 | $74 | $325 |
| 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. |
279 | $32 | $190 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
203 | $107 | $456 |
| 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. |
180 | $54 | $230 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
176 | $29 | $135 |
| 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. |
152 | $70 | $330 |
| 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. |
150 | $467 | $1,950 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
127 | $32 | $215 |
| 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. |
87 | $105 | $460 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
85 | $30 | $135 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
84 | $34 | $145 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
75 | $23 | $100 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
73 | $32 | $150 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
46 | $10 | $45 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
38 | $65 | $315 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
37 | $115 | $535 |
| 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. |
35 | $22 | $106 |
| 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. |
32 | $90 | $415 |
| 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. |
30 | $46 | $210 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
21 | $303 | $1,215 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
19 | $769 | $3,020 |
| 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. |
19 | $133 | $615 |
| 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. |
18 | $56 | $245 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
15 | $174 | $576 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
6.0% high complexity
15.9% medium
78.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,740
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $548/year across 5 years
Top 33% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
72
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,821
2023
$539
2022
$325
2021
$24
2020
$32
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$1,121
Harrow Eye, LLC
$168
Alcon Vision LLC
$153
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$140
Amgen Inc.
$51
Sandoz Inc.
$35
Dompe US, Inc.
$32
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$25
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
RxSight Inc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 79.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,297
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$221
Alcon Vision LLC
$217
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$211
Harrow Eye, LLC
$168
RxSight Inc
$161
Amgen Inc.
$51
Glaukos Corporation
$49
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$44
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$42
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$38
Sandoz Inc.
$35
Dompe US, Inc.
$32
Carl Zeiss Meditec Cataract Technology Inc.
$32
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$24
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
CooperVision Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 63.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · CATALYS SYSTEM · Cequa · Cimerli · Clareon · DURYSTA · IC-8 Apthera IOL · INVELTYS · MIEBO · MyDay Contact Lens · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · VEVYE · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · enVista MX60 IOL · miLOOP · rocklatan
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
296
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Hong is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hong experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hong performed 530 eye exam, established patient, focused services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Hong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hong received a total of $2,740 from 20 companies across 72 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Hong's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in West Islip?
Dr. Hong's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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. Hong) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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