Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Paden, O.D.

Optometrist · Carlisle, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
319 YORK RD, Carlisle, PA 17013
7172584422
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1295755866 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. Paden 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. Paden

Dr. David Paden is an optometrist in Carlisle, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Paden performed 271 Medicare services across 247 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Paden received a total of $1,053 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 40 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. Paden 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 271 Medicare services $1,053 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
271
Medicare services
Bottom 47% in PA for optometrist
247
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~14 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.
 145 $84 $247
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.
 57 $59 $171
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
 35 $72 $295
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.
 22 $42 $125
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
 12 $17 $74
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 2023 ↗
$1,053
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $176/year across 6 years
Top 38% in PA for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
40
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
$1,053 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$220
2022
$207
2021
$55
2020
$63
2019
$366
2018
$143

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$90
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$34
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$30
CooperVision Inc.
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$16
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 70.1% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$329
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$143
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$125
CooperVision Inc.
$97
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$94
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$72
ABBVIE INC.
$53
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$39
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$37
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$30
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 56.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · BIOTRUE · Clariti Contact Lens · DAILIES · LUMIGAN · MyDay Contact Lens · None Specified · Omidria · Precision 1 · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rocklatan · TOTAL30 · TYRVAYA · VICTUS · VUITY · VYZULTA · 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
115
Per 100K population
43.5
County median income
$85,634
Nearest hospital
UPMC CARLISLE
4.7 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 2023
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. Paden is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Paden experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Paden performed 145 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. Paden receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Paden received a total of $1,053 from 12 companies across 40 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. Paden's costs compare to other optometrists in Carlisle?
Dr. Paden's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Paden) 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 →

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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 →