Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Dudenhoefer, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Sandusky, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
2600 HAYES AVE, Sandusky, OH 44870
4196256181
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1679511935 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. Dudenhoefer

Dr. Eric Dudenhoefer is an ophthalmology specialist in Sandusky, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dudenhoefer performed 1,765 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dudenhoefer received a total of $6,019 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 104 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. Dudenhoefer 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 47% volume in OH $6,019 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,765
Medicare services
Top 47% in OH for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$121
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
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.
486 $60 $110
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
250 $28 $103
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.
206 $366 $1,600
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.
206 $82 $160
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
203 $209 $650
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.
114 $107 $195
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.
58 $42 $129
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
53 $22 $89
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
51 $27 $89
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
41 $513 $1,800
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
38 $16 $59
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
35 $80 $140
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.
24 $76 $138
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.
11.7% high complexity
5.9% medium
82.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,019
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $860/year across 7 years
Top 15% in OH for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
104
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
$640
2023
$400
2022
$395
2021
$2,007
2020
$283
2019
$1,028
2018
$1,266

Payments by company (2024)

Alcon Vision LLC
$256
Amgen Inc.
$88
ABBVIE INC.
$82
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$50
Dompe US, Inc.
$24
Glaukos Corporation
$23
Thea Pharma Inc.
$22
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$19
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 66.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ivantis, Inc
$2,786
Glaukos Corporation
$1,188
Alcon Vision LLC
$682
Allergan Inc.
$205
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$140
Bausch Health US, LLC
$102
ABBVIE INC.
$98
Allergan, Inc.
$97
Amgen Inc.
$88
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Dompe US, Inc.
$56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$55
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$50
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$49
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$42
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$41
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$36
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$36
AbbVie Inc.
$34
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$30
Thea Pharma Inc.
$22
Omeros Corporation
$19
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$18
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · BROMSITE · COMBIGAN · Clareon · EYLEA · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · LUMIGAN · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis IOL · ULTRA · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3
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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
11
County median income
$68,431
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
FIRELANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Dudenhoefer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Dudenhoefer experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dudenhoefer performed 486 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Dudenhoefer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dudenhoefer received a total of $6,019 from 28 companies across 104 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. Dudenhoefer's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Sandusky?
Dr. Dudenhoefer's average Medicare payment per service is $121. 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. Dudenhoefer) 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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →