Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thucanh Multerer, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Fogelsville, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1431 NURSERY ST STE 200, Fogelsville, PA 18051
4842734390
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1053303362 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. Multerer 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. Multerer

Dr. Thucanh Multerer is a retina specialist physician in Fogelsville, PA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Multerer performed 6,296 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Multerer received a total of $9,586 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 33 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. Multerer 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.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ 6,296 Medicare services $9,586 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,296
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in PA for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$137
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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
2,820 $29 $106
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 949 $689 $2,297
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
935 $23 $104
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
617 $80 $387
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.
352 $56 $186
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.
339 $46 $263
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
73 $54 $197
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
64 $21 $116
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
60 $77 $319
Retinal angiography with dye injection
This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body.
51 $71 $204
Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels
This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels.
25 $249 $2,100
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.
11 $60 $260
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,586
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,598/year across 6 years
Top 29% in PA for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
33
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
$443
2023
$6,992
2022
$277
2021
$94
2020
$1,575
2018
$206

Payments by company (2024)

Astellas Pharma US Inc
$241
Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$150
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 94.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$6,914
Cardinal Health 108 LLC
$1,575
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$332
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$273
Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$150
Genentech USA, Inc.
$118
Allergan Inc.
$60
ABBVIE INC.
$47
Mallinckrodt LLC
$38
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$30
Biogen, Inc.
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$15
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 92.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · Izervay · Lucentis · OZURDEX · VABYSMO
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

Retina specialist physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2
County median income
$77,493
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - MACUNGIE
7.7 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. Multerer is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 21 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. Multerer experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Multerer performed 2,820 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Multerer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Multerer received a total of $9,586 from 13 companies across 33 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. Multerer's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in Fogelsville?
Dr. Multerer's average Medicare payment per service is $137. 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. Multerer) 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 →