Specialty Directory
Ophthalmology in Palo Alto, CA
Federal CMS data for 10 ophthalmology providers practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
10
Providers
Median industry payments
$2,519
10
Ophthalmology Providers
in Palo Alto, CA
$2,519
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
1,985
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEMULAKONDA, GURUNADH MD | 16,060 | 2,385 | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $294 (2023-2023) | Device Loan (100%) | Very High |
| TAYERI, THOMAS M.D. | 2,715 | 1,906 | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $1,507 (2019-2024) | Food & Beverage (92%) | Very High |
| LLOYD, MARY ANN MD | 2,691 | 2,066 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $403 (2018-2019) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| KUO, DEBBIE M.D. | 2,679 | 2,085 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $668 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| FRIEDMAN, NEIL MD | 2,071 | 1,768 | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $21,144 (2018-2024) | Consulting (82%) | Very High |
| CHEN, JESSICA M.D. | 1,899 | 1,447 | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $3,531 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (99%) | Very High |
| CHARLSON, EMILY MD | 1,887 | 1,616 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $143,528 (2018-2024) | Consulting (53%) | Very High |
| THEOPHANOUS, CHRISTOS M.D. | 1,660 | 1,325 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,157 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (92%) | Very High |
| MOSHFEGHI, DARIUS MD | 1,183 | 633 | Eye injection for retinal disease | $943,207 (2018-2024) | Consulting (95%) | Very High |
| LEVIN, MARC MD | 597 | 558 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $45,029 (2019-2024) | Consulting (99%) | 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.
Clinical Cardiology (6)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| LLOYD, MARY ANN | 2,691 | $403 |
| KUO, DEBBIE | 2,679 | $668 |
| CHARLSON, EMILY | 1,887 | $143,528 |
| THEOPHANOUS, CHRISTOS | 1,660 | $1,157 |
| MOSHFEGHI, DARIUS | 1,183 | $943,207 |
| LEVIN, MARC | 597 | $45,029 |
Mixed Practice (4)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| VEMULAKONDA, GURUNADH | 16,060 | $294 |
| TAYERI, THOMAS | 2,715 | $1,507 |
| FRIEDMAN, NEIL | 2,071 | $21,144 |
| CHEN, JESSICA | 1,899 | $3,531 |