Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Destafeno, M.D.
Ophthalmology · West Chester, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Destafeno
Dr. John Destafeno is an ophthalmology specialist in West Chester, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Destafeno performed 3,637 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Destafeno received a total of $37,898 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 241 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. Destafeno 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 25% volume in PA
$37,898 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,637
Medicare services
Top 25% in PA for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$139
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
743 | $32 | $148 |
| 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. |
680 | $414 | $1,440 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
396 | $31 | $100 |
| 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. |
341 | $119 | $275 |
| 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. |
309 | $90 | $240 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
287 | $96 | $150 |
| 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. |
221 | $67 | $150 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
156 | $279 | $740 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
100 | $22 | $25 |
| 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. |
79 | $28 | $125 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
76 | $28 | $100 |
| 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. |
50 | $50 | $150 |
| 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. |
45 | $43 | $75 |
| 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. |
37 | $65 | $121 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
32 | $571 | $1,810 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
27 | $105 | $180 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
23 | $28 | $80 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
19 | $9 | $49 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
16 | $31 | $90 |
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.
18.7% high complexity
14.1% medium
67.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$37,898
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,414/year across 7 years
Top 6% in PA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
241
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
$3,275
2023
$894
2022
$3,602
2021
$3,819
2020
$3,106
2019
$6,967
2018
$16,235
Payments by company (2024)
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$967
Alcon Vision LLC
$880
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$874
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$162
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
RxSight Inc
$62
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$51
Genentech USA, Inc.
$39
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$39
Harrow Eye, LLC
$36
Dompe US, Inc.
$32
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$29
ABBVIE INC.
$17
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 83.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Shire North American Group Inc
$12,280
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$8,682
Alcon Vision LLC
$3,837
Allergan Inc.
$3,501
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$2,911
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,465
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$1,269
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$700
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$509
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$250
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$210
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$208
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$162
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$106
Dompe US, Inc.
$85
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$70
Genentech USA, Inc.
$70
Omeros Corporation
$64
RxSight Inc
$62
ABBVIE INC.
$40
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$37
Harrow Eye, LLC
$36
TissueTech, Inc.
$26
Akorn, Inc.
$22
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$21
Quidel Corporation
$18
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$16
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$16
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Avenova · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CATALYS SYSTEM · CEQUA · CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% · CIRRUS HD-OCT · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · Eye Health · INVELTYS · IOLMaster 700 · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Lucentis · Luxor · MIEBO · ORA · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · Omidria · Oxervate · PROKERA · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Simbrinza · Syfovre · TECNIS IOL · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · VERACITY SURGICAL · VEVYE · VISUDYNE · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · Zioptan
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
404
County median income
$123,041
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
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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. Destafeno is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in PA), 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. Destafeno experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Destafeno performed 743 corneal topography and eye depth measurement 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. Destafeno receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Destafeno received a total of $37,898 from 33 companies across 241 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. Destafeno's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in West Chester?
Dr. Destafeno's average Medicare payment per service is $139. 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. Destafeno) 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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