Specialty Directory
Optometrist in Buford, GA
Federal CMS data for 6 optometrist providers practicing in Buford, GA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
6
Providers
Median industry payments
$2,106
6
Optometrist Providers
in Buford, GA
$2,106
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
154
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.
Optometrist includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Optometrist Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM, EALEEN | 1,712 | 1,607 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,399 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| PATEL, VISHAL OD | 937 | 830 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $5,882 (2020-2024) | Food & Beverage (54%) | Very High |
| TONG, JIANLIANG OD | 251 | 251 | Retinal photography (fundus photo) | $2,606 (2018-2024) | Consulting (69%) | Very High |
| BHAKTA, RUPESH O.D. | 58 | 55 | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $2,472 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (82%) | Very High |
| NGUYEN, MINTY O.D. | 35 | 32 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,740 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (74%) | Very High |
| BRANDENBURG, KIMBERLY O.D. | — | — | — | $309 (2018-2021) | Food & Beverage (100%) | High |
Note: Optometrist 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
Optometrist encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (4)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| KIM, EALEEN | 1,712 | $1,399 |
| PATEL, VISHAL | 937 | $5,882 |
| BHAKTA, RUPESH | 58 | $2,472 |
| NGUYEN, MINTY | 35 | $1,740 |
Mixed Practice (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| TONG, JIANLIANG | 251 | $2,606 |
General Practice (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| BRANDENBURG, KIMBERLY | 0 | $309 |