Specialty Directory
Ophthalmology in Santa Barbara, CA
Federal CMS data for 13 ophthalmology providers practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
13
Providers
Median industry payments
$3,568
13
Ophthalmology Providers
in Santa Barbara, CA
$3,568
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
4,917
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEINLE, NATHAN M.D. | 84,491 | — | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $1,087,258 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| COUVILLION, STEPHEN MD | 63,152 | — | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $25,727 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| LEARNED, DANIEL M.D. | 40,072 | — | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $42,083 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| WINTHROP, STUART M.D. | 8,490 | — | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $4,295 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| KATSEV, DOUGLAS MD | 5,668 | — | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $643,514 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| PAVELOFF, MICHAEL MD | 5,358 | — | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $26,311 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| ZELKO, STEVEN M.D. | 4,917 | — | Eye exam, established patient, focused | $3,462 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| JACOBSON, DOUGLAS MD | 4,116 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $3,540 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| MEYERS, TONI M.D. | 3,526 | — | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $2,811 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| FANTE, RYAN MD | 3,511 | — | Retinal imaging (OCT scan) | $1,289 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| WU, WILSON M.D., PH.D. | 2,522 | — | Retinal imaging (OCT scan) | $1,693 (2018-2022) | — | Very High |
| WAGNER, KIRSTEN M.D. | 1,945 | — | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,799 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| POULIN, ROBERT M.D. | 679 | — | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $3,568 (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.
Clinical Cardiology (8)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| KATSEV, DOUGLAS | 5,668 | $643,514 |
| PAVELOFF, MICHAEL | 5,358 | $26,311 |
| JACOBSON, DOUGLAS | 4,116 | $3,540 |
| MEYERS, TONI | 3,526 | $2,811 |
| FANTE, RYAN | 3,511 | $1,289 |
| WU, WILSON | 2,522 | $1,693 |
| WAGNER, KIRSTEN | 1,945 | $1,799 |
| POULIN, ROBERT | 679 | $3,568 |
Mixed Practice (5)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| STEINLE, NATHAN | 84,491 | $1,087,258 |
| COUVILLION, STEPHEN | 63,152 | $25,727 |
| LEARNED, DANIEL | 40,072 | $42,083 |
| WINTHROP, STUART | 8,490 | $4,295 |
| ZELKO, STEVEN | 4,917 | $3,462 |