Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Nolan, O.D.

Optometrist · Columbus, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5965 E BROAD ST, Columbus, OH 43213
6147662006
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1871559211 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. Nolan 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. Nolan

Dr. Mark Nolan is an optometrist in Columbus, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nolan performed 1,013 Medicare services across 960 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nolan received a total of $2,392 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 59 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Nolan 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 17% volume in OH $2,392 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,013
Medicare services
Top 17% in OH for optometrist
960
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~51 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.
277 $78 $150
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.
181 $57 $109
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
174 $15 $47
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
116 $89 $183
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
95 $24 $69
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
56 $29 $126
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
33 $24 $60
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.
21 $22 $35
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.
21 $42 $91
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
21 $22 $68
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.
18 $70 $102
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 ↗
$2,392
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $342/year across 7 years
Top 18% in OH for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
59
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
$2,392 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$321
2023
$611
2022
$435
2021
$160
2020
$86
2019
$481
2018
$299

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$270
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$382
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$270
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$249
Allergan, Inc.
$245
Shire North American Group Inc
$197
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$197
Dompe US, Inc.
$160
Marco Ophthalmic, Inc.
$129
CooperVision Inc.
$115
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$107
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$56
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Lombart Brothers, Inc.
$43
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$37
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$32
Mallinckrodt LLC
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$23
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$16
TissueTech, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 37.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · Acuvue · Avenova · CEQUA · Clareon · DUREZOL · IOLMaster 500 · LOTEMAX GEL · MIEBO · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · OPD-III · OXERVATE · PROKERA · Prokera · Tecnis IOL · VICTUS · VUITY · VYZULTA · Wavelight · Wavelight Refractive Suite · XDEMVY · XELPROS (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% · 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.

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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
475
Per 100K population
35.9
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST
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. Nolan is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of OH 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. Nolan experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nolan performed 277 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. Nolan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nolan received a total of $2,392 from 21 companies across 59 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. Nolan's costs compare to other optometrists in Columbus?
Dr. Nolan's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Nolan) 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 →