Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Deepika Malik

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Woodbury, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
135 CROSSWAYS PARK DR STE 101, Woodbury, NY 11797
5168223911
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1134530306 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. Malik 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. Malik

Dr. Deepika Malik is a retina specialist physician in Woodbury, NY, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Malik performed 1,153 Medicare services across 785 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Malik received a total of $149,706 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 302 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Malik 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ 1,153 Medicare services $149,706 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,153
Medicare services
Bottom 20% in NY for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
785
Unique beneficiaries
$163
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~96 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.
267 $115 $200
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
247 $37 $150
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.
180 $34 $134
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 150 $683 $1,250
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
145 $105 $760
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.
63 $115 $220
Retinal angiography with dye injection
This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body.
58 $128 $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.
32 $83 $140
Vitreous removal between lens and retina
This procedure involves the removal of the vitreous fluid located between the lens and the retina of the eye.
11 $673 $7,500
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 ↗
$149,706
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $21,387/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NY for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
302
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
$104,185 (69.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$38,506 (25.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,015 (4.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$61,825
2023
$40,830
2022
$17,631
2021
$4,508
2020
$9,011
2019
$15,450
2018
$452

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$40,206
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12,229
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$4,996
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$1,615
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$848
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$285
ABBVIE INC.
$258
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$246
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$164
Harrow Eye, LLC
$160
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$134
Genentech, Inc.
$132
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$128
Dompe US, Inc.
$125
Alcon Vision LLC
$99
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Biogen, Inc.
$27
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$21
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 92.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$43,266
Biogen, Inc.
$33,107
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$28,857
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20,008
Allergan Inc.
$6,851
Genentech, Inc.
$5,889
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$5,262
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$1,615
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,155
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$544
Alcon Vision LLC
$539
ABBVIE INC.
$522
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$469
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$362
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$233
Harrow Eye, LLC
$160
Dompe US, Inc.
$146
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$134
Allergan, Inc.
$133
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$129
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$26
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$21
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 70.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · BEOVU · BYOOVIZ · Cequa · Clareon · DAILIES TOTAL1 · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · EYP-1901 · IHEEZO · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · MIEBO · NGENUITY · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · PROKERA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RYZUMVI · SUSVIMO · Simbrinza · Susvimo · Syfovre · TYRVAYA · VABYSMO · VEVYE · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XIPERE · YUTIQ · 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 →

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 retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician in NY.

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Geographic Context

Retina specialist physicians within 10 mi
24
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
PLAINVIEW HOSPITAL
2.7 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. Malik is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of NY peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Malik experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Malik performed 267 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. Malik receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Malik received a total of $149,706 from 26 companies across 302 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. Malik's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in Woodbury?
Dr. Malik's average Medicare payment per service is $163. 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. Malik) 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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