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  3. David Pinhas
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David Pinhas, M.D.

NPI: 1386677706
Brooklyn, NY
10 years of data
Ophthalmology
$15.3M
Total Payments
116.4K
Beneficiaries
156.8K
Services
3.74x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

99th
percentile in specialty
This provider$15.3M
Specialty median$383.7K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $15.3M over 10 years
23.74x markup ratio (above median)
399th percentile in Ophthalmology by payments
463 services/day โ€” unusually high
515 procedures with >3x markup

This provider averages 63 services per working day

Based on 156.8K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes โ†’

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $15.3M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Ophthalmology providers nationally.

Averaging 63 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

Submitted Charges vs. Medicare Payments

Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid โ€” the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2014$1.1K$263.544.32x$874.20$1.5M13.8K10.2K
2015$1.2K$256.074.55x$909.83$1.7M15.6K11.5K
2016$919.83$229.634.01x$690.20$1.6M15.9K11.7K
2017$924.98$236.313.91x$688.67$1.5M16.1K11.8K
2018$1.0K$252.934.06x$772.79$1.7M17.9K13.0K
2019$1.1K$270.453.89x$780.25$1.8M17.4K12.9K
2020$1.1K$295.143.85x$840.50$1.2M12.6K9.8K
2021$1.0K$270.253.77x$747.96$1.5M15.4K11.5K
2022$972.44$244.943.97x$727.50$1.4M15.5K11.6K
2023$965.70$263.663.66x$702.04$1.4M16.7K12.5K

Top Procedures (20)

92012Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient
$1.6M
20.3K services$79.57/svc1.57x markup
92014Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits
$1.2M
11.1K services$111.58/svc1.57x markup
66984Removal of cataract with insertion of lensโš  5.7x markup
$1.2M
2.5K services$481.40/svc5.71x markup
92083Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditionsโš  3.4x markup
$1.1M
18.5K services$58.27/svc3.43x markup
68761Closure of tear duct opening using plug
$1.0M
4.9K services$203.71/svc1.45x markup
66982Removal of cataract with insertion of lensโš  4.0x markup
$909.0K
1.4K services$665.94/svc3.95x markup
66172Creation of eye fluid drainage tractโš  3.4x markup
$890.4K
763 services$1.2K/svc3.39x markup
66250Revision or repair of operative wound of eye
$776.6K
1.1K services$708.58/svc2.58x markup
92133Diagnostic imaging of optic nerve of eyeโš  7.4x markup
$528.1K
15.5K services$33.98/svc7.36x markup
66821Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using laserโš  3.4x markup
$523.0K
1.7K services$310.37/svc3.35x markup
92226Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawingโš  5.9x markup
$518.0K
12.4K services$41.72/svc5.93x markup
92004Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, new patient, 1 or more visits
$503.8K
3.8K services$132.93/svc1.88x markup
92020Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lampโš  3.9x markup
$503.8K
20.6K services$24.47/svc3.88x markup
66761Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using laser, per sessionโš  4.4x markup
$339.4K
1.2K services$278.19/svc4.44x markup
65820Incision to improve eye fluid flowโš  6.9x markup
$322.8K
554 services$582.68/svc6.90x markup
66711Destruction of tissue encircling lens using en endoscopeโš  4.8x markup
$316.0K
754 services$419.09/svc4.77x markup
92134Diagnostic imaging of retinaโš  6.8x markup
$295.8K
8.1K services$36.57/svc6.84x markup
66762Creation of openings in iris for eye fluid drainage using laser, 1 or more sessionsโš  3.6x markup
$238.4K
539 services$442.36/svc3.63x markup
76519Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens powerโš  3.6x markup
$205.7K
3.0K services$68.80/svc3.63x markup
66180Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flowโš  3.0x markup
$191.3K
188 services$1.0K/svc3.02x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
92012Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient20.3K$1.6M$79.571.57x
92014Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits11.1K$1.2M$111.581.57x
66984Removal of cataract with insertion of lens2.5K$1.2M$481.405.71x
92083Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditions18.5K$1.1M$58.273.43x
68761Closure of tear duct opening using plug4.9K$1.0M$203.711.45x
66982Removal of cataract with insertion of lens1.4K$909.0K$665.943.95x
66172Creation of eye fluid drainage tract763$890.4K$1.2K3.39x
66250Revision or repair of operative wound of eye1.1K$776.6K$708.582.58x
92133Diagnostic imaging of optic nerve of eye15.5K$528.1K$33.987.36x
66821Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using laser1.7K$523.0K$310.373.35x
92226Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing12.4K$518.0K$41.725.93x
92004Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, new patient, 1 or more visits3.8K$503.8K$132.931.88x
92020Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp20.6K$503.8K$24.473.88x
66761Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using laser, per session1.2K$339.4K$278.194.44x
65820Incision to improve eye fluid flow554$322.8K$582.686.90x
66711Destruction of tissue encircling lens using en endoscope754$316.0K$419.094.77x
92134Diagnostic imaging of retina8.1K$295.8K$36.576.84x
66762Creation of openings in iris for eye fluid drainage using laser, 1 or more sessions539$238.4K$442.363.63x
76519Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power3.0K$205.7K$68.803.63x
66180Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow188$191.3K$1.0K3.02x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

3.74x

This provider submits charges 3.74 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 3.74x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $374. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Brooklyn, NY

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Similar Providers

Other Ophthalmology providers in NY for peer comparison.

David Pinhas (you)
$15.3M
Jonathan Jonisch, MD
$52.3M
Jeffrey Josef, M.D.
$52.2M
Brett Rosenblatt
$50.0M
Kenneth Graham
$47.1M
Glenn Stoller, M.D.
$46.4M
Show detailed table โ–พ
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Jonathan Jonisch, MDGreat Neck, NY$52.3Mโœ“ Clear
Jeffrey Josef, M.D.Suffern, NY$52.2Mโœ“ Clear
Brett RosenblattGreat Neck, NY$50.0Mโœ“ Clear
Kenneth GrahamGreat Neck, NY$47.1Mโœ“ Clear
Glenn Stoller, M.D.Rockville Centre, NY$46.4Mโœ“ Clear

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Data Sources

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  • โ€ข Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • โ€ข National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

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