Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brenton Finklea, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Bala Cynwyd, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Finklea
Dr. Brenton Finklea is an ophthalmology specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Finklea performed 1,883 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Finklea received a total of $15,292 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 232 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. Finklea 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 47% volume in PA
$15,292 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,883
Medicare services
Top 47% in PA for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$141
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. |
537 | $70 | $193 |
| 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. |
313 | $94 | $270 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
161 | $36 | $110 |
| 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. |
145 | $126 | $360 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
111 | $27 | $80 |
| 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. |
110 | $419 | $1,730 |
| Corneal transplant, outer layer Surgical procedure to replace the outer layer of the cornea with donor tissue. |
54 | $924 | $3,740 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
50 | $30 | $90 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
47 | $255 | $1,080 |
| 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. |
46 | $49 | $135 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
45 | $26 | $80 |
| 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. |
38 | $80 | $238 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
35 | $596 | $2,370 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
32 | $8 | $25 |
| Prosthetic lens exchange Surgical removal of an existing artificial lens and replacement with a new one. |
27 | $651 | $2,875 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
24 | $33 | $85 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
21 | $40 | $275 |
| 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. |
18 | $237 | $970 |
| 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. |
17 | $25 | $67 |
| Removal of corneal growth A procedure to remove an abnormal growth from the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
15 | $475 | $2,235 |
| Partial removal of eye fluid between lens and retina A procedure to partially remove fluid located between the lens and the retina using mechanical removal techniques. |
13 | $225 | $1,730 |
| 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. |
13 | $46 | $195 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
11 | $23 | $60 |
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.
8.7% high complexity
12.6% medium
78.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,292
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,185/year across 7 years
Top 9% in PA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
232
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
$2,834
2023
$4,807
2022
$3,133
2021
$2,263
2020
$895
2019
$922
2018
$439
Payments by company (2024)
Alcon Research LLC
$1,034
Alcon Vision LLC
$745
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$376
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$137
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$133
Dompe US, Inc.
$124
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Amgen Inc.
$60
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$35
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$26
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$25
Harrow Eye, LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 76.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$8,351
ABBVIE INC.
$1,041
Alcon Research LLC
$1,034
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$533
Dompe US, Inc.
$382
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$380
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$376
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$316
Allergan, Inc.
$301
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$283
Omeros Corporation
$258
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$228
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$205
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$194
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$189
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$180
TissueTech, Inc.
$153
TISSUETECH, INC.
$144
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$125
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$93
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$87
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$62
Amgen Inc.
$60
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$47
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$28
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Harrow Eye, LLC
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 68.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · CAPITAL EQUIPMENT CART · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · IACCESS · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · NGENUITY · None Specified · OMIDRIA · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OPMI Lumera · OXERVATE · Omidria · Oxervate · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rocklatan · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Symfony Toric IOL · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · VERACITY SURGICAL · VEVYE · VYZULTA · Verion · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · rhopressa
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 →
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
540
County median income
$111,521
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BELMONT BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
1.7 mi
1.7 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. Finklea is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Finklea experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Finklea performed 537 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. Finklea receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Finklea received a total of $15,292 from 32 companies across 232 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. Finklea's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Bala Cynwyd?
Dr. Finklea's average Medicare payment per service is $141. 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. Finklea) 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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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.
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