Specialty Directory
Ophthalmology in Palm Desert, CA
Federal CMS data for 11 ophthalmology providers practicing in Palm Desert, CA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
11
Providers
Median industry payments
$3,238
11
Ophthalmology Providers
in Palm Desert, CA
$3,238
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
5,698
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Ophthalmology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Ophthalmology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIN, STEVEN M.D. | 32,263 | 3,137 | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $3,238 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (52%) | Very High |
| CHAN, CLEMENT M.D. | 31,131 | 2,718 | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $16,541 (2018-2024) | Consulting (81%) | Very High |
| SAMUEL, MICHAEL M.D. | 22,081 | 5,532 | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $2,295 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| LE, DUNG MD | 6,919 | 5,551 | Eye exam, established patient, focused | $3,292 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (61%) | Very High |
| MARSHAK, HARRY M.D. | 6,685 | 1,483 | Botox injection, per unit | $1,302 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| SOLANO, JOEL M.D. | 5,698 | 3,250 | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $6,509 (2018-2024) | Consulting (98%) | Very High |
| HESTER, RALPH M.D. | 2,478 | 2,120 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $3,121 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| CHAIT, REBECCA M.D. | 1,188 | 1,002 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $547 (2018-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| CHOP, ALEXANDER PH.D. M.D. | 1,017 | 681 | Eye exam, established patient, focused | $5,367 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (79%) | Very High |
| HUI, JENNIFER MD | 919 | 798 | New patient office visit (45-59 min) | $900 (2019-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| MURPHY, FORREST MD | 501 | 428 | Cataract surgery with lens implant | $4,916 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
Note: Ophthalmology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Ophthalmology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Mixed Practice (7)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| LIN, STEVEN | 32,263 | $3,238 |
| CHAN, CLEMENT | 31,131 | $16,541 |
| SAMUEL, MICHAEL | 22,081 | $2,295 |
| LE, DUNG | 6,919 | $3,292 |
| MARSHAK, HARRY | 6,685 | $1,302 |
| SOLANO, JOEL | 5,698 | $6,509 |
| CHOP, ALEXANDER | 1,017 | $5,367 |
Clinical Cardiology (4)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| HESTER, RALPH | 2,478 | $3,121 |
| CHAIT, REBECCA | 1,188 | $547 |
| HUI, JENNIFER | 919 | $900 |
| MURPHY, FORREST | 501 | $4,916 |