Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Benjamin Reiss, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Auburn, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
125 3RD ST NE STE 200, Auburn, WA 98002
2532751000
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1659637668 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. Reiss 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. Reiss

Dr. Benjamin Reiss is an ophthalmology specialist in Auburn, WA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Reiss performed 22,644 Medicare services across 2,836 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Reiss received a total of $1,482 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 40 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. Reiss 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in WA $1,482 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
22,644
Medicare services
Top 6% in WA for ophthalmology
2,836
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,617 Medicare services per year of practice

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.
15,540 $29 $86
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
1,570 $34 $92
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 1,214 $682 $1,973
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
984 $104 $320
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
617 $102 $272
Pegcetacoplan intravitreal injection, 1 mg
An injection of pegcetacoplan administered into the vitreous humor of the eye. The dose specified is 1 milligram.
496 $120 $359
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.
472 $76 $198
Dexamethasone intravitreal implant injection
An injection of a dexamethasone implant placed inside the eye. This procedure delivers medication directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye.
245 $158 $388
Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing
A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing.
237 $13 $36
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.
198 $30 $90
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.
194 $129 $375
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.
193 $105 $266
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.
185 $122 $299
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
158 $53 $191
Unclassified drug
A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories.
94 $906 $3,118
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
82 $111 $350
Fluorescein angiography of retina
A special camera captures images of the blood vessels in the retina and the area between the white part of the eye and the retina after a dye is injected.
57 $234 $600
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
33 $20 $55
Retinal membrane and internal limiting membrane removal
A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the retina along with the internal limiting membrane of the retina.
25 $941 $2,550
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 20 $161 $500
Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures.
18 $38 $118
Retinal detachment repair with fluid drainage
A surgical procedure to reattach a detached retina by draining excess fluid from the space between the lens and the retina.
12 $1,002 $2,625
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,482
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $212/year across 7 years
Top 35% in WA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
40
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,341 (90.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$141 (9.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$399
2023
$134
2022
$320
2021
$67
2020
$86
2019
$383
2018
$94

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$112
ABBVIE INC.
$90
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$52
Genentech, Inc.
$42
Genentech USA, Inc.
$40
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$27
Biogen, Inc.
$23
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 63.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Genentech USA, Inc.
$284
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$265
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$234
ABBVIE INC.
$118
Alcon Vision LLC
$112
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$70
Allergan Inc.
$67
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$51
Notal Vision, Inc.
$48
Genentech, Inc.
$42
Allergan, Inc.
$37
Biogen, Inc.
$23
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 52.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BYOOVIZ · Clareon · Constellation · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Lucentis · None Specified · OZURDEX · Syfovre · VABYSMO · Vabysmo · YUTIQ
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
217
Per 100K population
9.6
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
MULTICARE AUBURN MEDICAL CENTER
2.3 mi

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. Reiss is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Reiss experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Reiss performed 15,540 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Reiss receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Reiss received a total of $1,482 from 15 companies across 40 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Reiss's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Auburn?
Dr. Reiss's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Reiss) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

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.

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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →