Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Seth Potash, M.D.
Ophthalmology · White Plains, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Potash
Dr. Seth Potash is an ophthalmology specialist in White Plains, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Potash performed 8,105 Medicare services across 6,774 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Potash received a total of $128,826 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 631 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Potash 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 9% volume in NY
$128,826 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,105
Medicare services
Top 9% in NY for ophthalmology
6,774
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
1,191 | $24 | $63 |
| 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. |
1,105 | $75 | $208 |
| 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. |
1,050 | $55 | $165 |
| 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. |
1,015 | $103 | $213 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
853 | $104 | $359 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
853 | $29 | $125 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
347 | $33 | $127 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
333 | $21 | $416 |
| 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. |
160 | $412 | $1,806 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
145 | $22 | $129 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
131 | $187 | $467 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
124 | $30 | $126 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
104 | $215 | $2,316 |
| 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. |
95 | $130 | $308 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
85 | $10 | $100 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
77 | $316 | $1,874 |
| 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. |
64 | $31 | $151 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
56 | $113 | $255 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
55 | $756 | $2,432 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
33 | $13 | $100 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
31 | $19 | $395 |
| 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. |
28 | $284 | $2,350 |
| 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. |
27 | $85 | $191 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
22 | $54 | $79 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
21 | $601 | $1,650 |
| Laser destruction of lens tissue A procedure that uses a laser to destroy or remove tissue within the eye's lens. |
20 | $357 | $1,600 |
| Glaucoma drainage tract creation A surgical procedure to create a new pathway for fluid to drain from the eye, helping to lower pressure and treat glaucoma. |
15 | $1,020 | $1,600 |
| Glaucoma drainage surgery with previous scarring Surgical creation of a new drainage pathway for eye fluid to treat glaucoma in cases where previous scarring is present. |
14 | $1,115 | $2,500 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the surface of the eye, specifically from the conjunctiva or sclera. |
13 | $29 | $150 |
| Eye wound repair or revision Surgical repair or revision of an operative wound on the eye. |
13 | $649 | $1,500 |
| Contact lens fitting for eye surface disease This procedure involves the fitting of a contact lens specifically intended to treat or manage a disease affecting the surface of the eye. |
13 | $34 | $240 |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening A procedure to widen the opening of the tear drainage system to improve the flow of tears from the eye. |
12 | $119 | $326 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
17.4% medium
80.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$128,826
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $18,404/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NY for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
631
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$89,780 (69.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$26,974 (20.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,072 (9.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$33,436
2023
$9,134
2022
$10,196
2021
$24,698
2020
$22,856
2019
$20,819
2018
$7,686
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$21,759
Alcon Vision LLC
$9,659
ABBVIE INC.
$684
RxSight Inc
$340
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$299
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$177
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$147
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$91
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$75
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
Amgen Inc.
$30
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$18
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 96.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29,706
Glaukos Corporation
$26,434
Allergan, Inc.
$23,132
Allergan Inc.
$17,599
Alcon Vision LLC
$11,582
ABBVIE INC.
$8,970
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$2,957
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,850
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,107
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$939
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$862
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$787
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$761
RxSight Inc
$340
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$160
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$153
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$148
Shire North American Group Inc
$143
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$138
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$138
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$132
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$118
AbbVie Inc.
$115
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$101
Ivantis, Inc
$81
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Dompe US, Inc.
$33
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$32
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
Amgen Inc.
$30
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$29
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
AbbVie, Inc.
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$20
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
GENZYME CORPORATION
$13
Omeros Corporation
$12
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$11
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 61.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
The majority of payments (70%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for ophthalmology in NY.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
1,117
Per 100K population
112.0
County median income
$118,411
Nearest hospital
WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL 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. Potash is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of NY peers, 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. Potash experienced with eye drainage system examination?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Potash performed 1,191 eye drainage system examination 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. Potash receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Potash received a total of $128,826 from 41 companies across 631 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. Potash's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in White Plains?
Dr. Potash's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Potash) 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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