Dr. David Goldberg, MD, FAAP
What this data tells you about Dr. Goldberg
Dr. David Goldberg is a neuro-ophthalmology physician in Wyomissing, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Goldberg performed 4,014 Medicare services across 1,105 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Goldberg received a total of $4,509 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neuro-ophthalmology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Goldberg 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 (Xeomin), per unit An injection of incobotulinumtoxin A, a botulinum toxin type A product, administered in a quantity of one unit. |
2,799 | $4 | $7 |
| 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. |
351 | $65 | $95 |
| 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. |
175 | $85 | $175 |
| 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. |
144 | $39 | $60 |
| 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. |
69 | $120 | $220 |
| 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. |
54 | $45 | $100 |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening A procedure to widen the opening of the tear drainage system to improve the flow of tears from the eye. |
52 | $72 | $375 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
45 | $46 | $100 |
| 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. |
43 | $51 | $120 |
| 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. |
39 | $72 | $140 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
38 | $146 | $500 |
| Removal of benign skin growth from face or mouth, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of a noncancerous skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed is 0.5 centimeters in diameter or smaller. |
33 | $101 | $330 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 31 | $623 | $3,200 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
28 | $31 | $75 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
25 | $26 | $75 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, face/ears/eyelids/nose/lips/mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth from the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
18 | $127 | $422 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 17 | $156 | $260 |
| 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. |
16 | $128 | $190 |
| Upper eyelid muscle shortening or advancement A surgical procedure to shorten or advance the upper eyelid muscle. It is performed to correct drooping or paralysis of the eyelid. |
13 | $382 | $3,385 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
13 | $79 | $170 |
| 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. |
11 | $151 | $640 |
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 ›
The majority of payments (83%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neuro-ophthalmology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
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. Goldberg is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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