Dr. Robert Penne, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Penne
Dr. Robert Penne is an ophthalmology specialist in Wynnewood, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Penne performed 7,390 Medicare services across 2,120 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Penne received a total of $2,097 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 45 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Penne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
4,994 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
570 | $69 | $113 |
| 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. |
436 | $132 | $246 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
422 | $19 | $66 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
127 | $93 | $178 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 108 | $162 | $588 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
97 | $690 | $2,280 |
| 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. |
92 | $67 | $193 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
73 | $245 | $523 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
54 | $119 | $308 |
| 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. |
49 | $104 | $182 |
| 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 | $47 | $151 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
41 | $18 | $103 |
| Eyelid margin removal and repair, over 1/4 Surgical removal of more than one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid. |
35 | $379 | $1,371 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
28 | $404 | $1,389 |
| Suture repair of turning-inward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns inward. The condition is repaired using sutures to restore normal eyelid position. |
25 | $151 | $802 |
| Eyelid margin reconstruction Surgical repair to restore the structure and function of the eyelid margin. |
23 | $397 | $1,121 |
| Eyelid lining growth removal, larger than 1 cm Surgical removal of a growth located on the inner lining of the eyelid that measures more than 1.0 centimeter. |
19 | $94 | $710 |
| Flap graft to eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or mouth A surgical procedure that moves a section of skin and tissue from one area to another to reconstruct or repair the eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or mouth. |
18 | $459 | $1,255 |
| Removal of chronic eyelid growth This procedure involves the surgical removal of a long-standing growth on the eyelid. |
17 | $100 | $208 |
| Removal of foreign body or stone from tear passages A procedure to remove a foreign object or stone from the tear ducts. This clears blockages in the passages that drain tears from the eye. |
17 | $326 | $733 |
| Eyelid biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination. |
16 | $161 | $332 |
| Remote video/image evaluation by established patient A provider reviews recorded video or images submitted by an established patient and provides an interpretation with follow-up communication within 24 business hours. |
16 | $10 | $30 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
14 | $49 | $87 |
| Plastic repair of tear duct A surgical procedure to repair a tear in the tear duct. This helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye. |
14 | $542 | $1,145 |
| Creation of drainage tract from tear sac to nasal cavity A surgical procedure to create a new passage allowing tears to drain from the tear sac directly into the nasal cavity. |
14 | $899 | $1,827 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
14 | $17 | $68 |
| Permanent eyelid margin scarring with tissue relocation A surgical procedure that creates permanent scarring along the eyelid margin and involves relocating eyelid tissue. |
11 | $225 | $946 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗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 (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
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 2024 |
| 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. Penne is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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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