Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Avery, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Specialist · Santa Barbara, CA

  • NPI 1700985496
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
525 E Micheltorena St Ste A
Santa Barbara, CA 931034211
(805) 963-1648
fax (805) 965-5214

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 6, 2022
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A52052

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700985496. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,865
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$755,093
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 2,100 13 $36
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg 552 42 $274
92134 Imaging of retina 498 279 $44
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 408 301 $140
92250 Photography of the retina 342 296 $41
67028 Injection of drug into eye 300 103 $138
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 132 129 $137
J3490 Unclassified drugs 116 32 $2,140
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 110 22 $862
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 106 61 $100

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,545. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$13,823
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
13
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genentech USA, Inc. 11 $10,775.18
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. 2 $1,439.83
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 8 $310.55
ABBVIE INC. 7 $299.89
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 10 $241.52
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $147.92
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $142.25
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $133.65
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $111.04
Astellas Pharma US Inc 3 $104.39
Coherus Biosciences Inc. 1 $67.63
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. 1 $32.63
Alimera Sciences, Inc. 1 $16.66

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$9,240
Food and Beverage
$1,884
Consulting Fee
$1,388
Travel and Lodging
$1,311

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
118
Patients
23
Total drug cost
$4,861
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 33 0 $657
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 31 23 $324
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 27 0 $718
Timolol Maleate Generic 16 0 $176
Bromsite (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 11 0 $2,986

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Avery's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Avery practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Robert Avery practice?
Dr. Robert Avery practices at 525 E Micheltorena St Ste A, Santa Barbara, CA 931034211. Office phone: 8059631648.
What is Dr. Robert Avery's NPI?
Dr. Robert Avery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700985496, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Avery accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Avery accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Avery commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg (HCPCS Q5128); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.