Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Bloom, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Dayton, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1 CHILDRENS PLZ, Dayton, OH 45404
9376413020
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1578512893 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Bloom

Dr. Robert Bloom is an ophthalmology specialist in Dayton, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bloom performed 687 Medicare services across 544 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bloom received a total of $10,289 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 176 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. Bloom 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 ▲ 687 Medicare services $10,289 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
687
Medicare services
Bottom 21% in OH for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
544
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~34 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.
203 $81 $133
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.
107 $63 $94
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.
90 $114 $219
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.
63 $44 $106
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
59 $22 $150
Eye deviation and range of motion exam
An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes.
58 $44 $154
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
43 $28 $150
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
29 $229 $967
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.
18 $357 $2,781
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
17 $32 $225
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.
2.6% high complexity
14.8% medium
82.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,289
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,470/year across 7 years
Top 11% in OH for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
176
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
$10,289 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,221
2023
$1,435
2022
$1,804
2021
$711
2020
$852
2019
$1,072
2018
$1,195

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$441
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$313
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$301
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$247
Alcon Vision LLC
$232
Glaukos Corporation
$211
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$204
Sandoz Inc.
$195
Optos, Inc.
$156
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$143
Harrow Eye, LLC
$138
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$124
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$118
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
ABBVIE INC.
$90
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$51
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$25
RxSight Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 32.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,718
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,536
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$670
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$600
Amgen Inc.
$441
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$374
Glaukos Corporation
$330
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$313
Allergan, Inc.
$289
ABBVIE INC.
$268
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$247
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$239
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$223
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$216
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$204
Sandoz Inc.
$195
AbbVie Inc.
$173
Optos, Inc.
$173
Microsurgical Technology, Inc.
$152
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$143
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$138
Harrow Eye, LLC
$138
Mallinckrodt LLC
$128
Ivantis, Inc
$125
Allergan Inc.
$125
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$124
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Shire North American Group Inc
$115
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$115
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$114
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$90
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$59
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$51
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$50
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$33
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$25
RxSight Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 38.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · BIOTRUE ONE DAY · BOTOX · BTOD · Centurion · Cimerli · Clareon · CyPass · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus Microstent · IACCESS · IHEEZO · INFUSE · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Izervay · LUMIGAN · Luxor · MIEBO · NFC-700 · NGENUITY · OFIRMEV · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · PROKERA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RayOne EMV · Rhopressa · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · UPLIZNA · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · YUTIQ · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · miLOOP · rhopressa · 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 →

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

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
60
Per 100K population
11.2
County median income
$64,403
Nearest hospital
DAYTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
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. Bloom is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Bloom experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bloom performed 203 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. Bloom receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bloom received a total of $10,289 from 39 companies across 176 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. Bloom's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Dayton?
Dr. Bloom's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Bloom) 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 →