Dr. Sara Lally, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Lally
Dr. Sara Lally is an ophthalmology specialist in Philadelphia, PA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lally performed 3,434 Medicare services across 2,738 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lally received a total of $4,000 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lally 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
615 | $29 | $500 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
609 | $30 | $391 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
479 | $54 | $523 |
| 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. |
258 | $86 | $333 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
207 | $143 | $599 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
164 | $91 | $651 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
146 | $17 | $300 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
134 | $53 | $360 |
| Imaging of front third of eye Imaging of the front third of the eye. |
108 | $23 | $580 |
| Eye ultrasound for foreign body localization An ultrasound scan of the eye used to locate any foreign objects within the eye. |
95 | $71 | $489 |
| 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. |
64 | $63 | $294 |
| Eye wound repair or revision Surgical repair or revision of an operative wound on the eye. |
61 | $457 | $5,723 |
| Suture removal, upper and lower eyelids Removal of stitches from the upper and lower eyelids. |
61 | $41 | $3,050 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
59 | $43 | $228 |
| Destruction of eyelid margin growth, 1.0 cm or less This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a growth located on the margin of the eyelid that measures 1.0 centimeter or smaller. |
40 | $54 | $3,325 |
| 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. |
34 | $52 | $391 |
| Eyelid lining repair with graft from external eye This procedure repairs the inner lining of the eyelid using tissue grafted from another part of the eye. |
32 | $222 | $6,600 |
| Cornea or sclera laceration repair using tissue glue This procedure repairs a tear in the clear front surface of the eye (cornea) or the white outer layer (sclera) by sealing the wound with medical adhesive instead of stitches. |
30 | $243 | $6,252 |
| Extensive removal of facial or scalp growth, less than 2.0 cm This procedure involves the extensive removal of a growth located on the face or scalp. The size of the removed growth is less than 2.0 centimeters. |
28 | $550 | $13,323 |
| Extensive removal of facial or scalp growth, 2.0 cm or more This procedure involves the surgical removal of a growth located on the face or scalp that measures 2.0 centimeters or larger. |
28 | $657 | $14,857 |
| Exploration of cavity behind eye A surgical procedure to examine the space located behind the eyeball. |
27 | $840 | $16,975 |
| Ultrasound of eye using water bath method An ultrasound imaging test of the eye that uses a water bath technique to visualize internal eye structures. |
25 | $60 | $516 |
| Injection into eye membrane A procedure involving the injection of a drug or substance into the membrane that covers the eyeball. |
24 | $43 | $1,200 |
| Destruction of eyelid lining growth A procedure to remove abnormal tissue growths from the inner lining of the eyelid. |
22 | $64 | $3,550 |
| Release of extensive eye scar tissue A procedure to remove or break up significant scar tissue within the eye. |
18 | $276 | $7,500 |
| Retinal laser destruction of growth A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina. |
15 | $382 | $6,475 |
| Release of scar tissue from conjunctiva A procedure to remove scar tissue from the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and lining the eyelids. |
15 | $189 | $5,575 |
| Destruction of corneal growth A procedure to remove or destroy abnormal tissue growth on the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
13 | $133 | $4,750 |
| Removal of scleral growth A surgical procedure to remove an abnormal growth from the sclera, the white outer layer of the eye. |
12 | $232 | $8,200 |
| Temporary closure of eyelids by suture | 11 | $39 | $4,000 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2020 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2020)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (100%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2020 |
| 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. Lally is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in PA), with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.
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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.
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