Specialty Directory
Ophthalmology in Santa Monica, CA
Federal CMS data for 11 ophthalmology providers practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
11
Providers
Median industry payments
$4,982
11
Ophthalmology Providers
in Santa Monica, CA
$4,982
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
1,805
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; disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANSCOM, THOMAS MD | 23,297 | — | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $5,094 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| PILYUGINA, SVETLANA M.D. | 13,240 | — | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $1,720 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| NADJI, ERFAN M.D. | 9,289 | — | Retinal photography (fundus photo) | $4,982 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| CHRISTIAN, WILLIAM M.D. | 3,110 | — | Tear duct plug insertion | $33,004 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| ELANDER, TROY MD | 2,606 | — | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $3,005 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| KRAUSS, HOWARD M.D. | 1,805 | — | Retinal photography (fundus photo) | $7,737 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| STELZNER, SADIQA MD | 1,707 | — | Eye exam, established patient, focused | $6,668 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| BOXRUD, CYNTHIA MD | 1,097 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $348 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| BAHADUR, GAVIN M.D. | 1,090 | — | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $13,369 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| SMITH, RONALD MD | 720 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $796 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| NUYEN, BRENDA | 488 | — | Eye exam, established patient, focused | $3,651 (2018-2024) | — | 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 (8)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| HANSCOM, THOMAS | 23,297 | $5,094 |
| PILYUGINA, SVETLANA | 13,240 | $1,720 |
| CHRISTIAN, WILLIAM | 3,110 | $33,004 |
| ELANDER, TROY | 2,606 | $3,005 |
| KRAUSS, HOWARD | 1,805 | $7,737 |
| STELZNER, SADIQA | 1,707 | $6,668 |
| BAHADUR, GAVIN | 1,090 | $13,369 |
| NUYEN, BRENDA | 488 | $3,651 |
Clinical Cardiology (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| NADJI, ERFAN | 9,289 | $4,982 |
| BOXRUD, CYNTHIA | 1,097 | $348 |
| SMITH, RONALD | 720 | $796 |