Total Payments
$79,380
2024 Payments
$907.65
Companies
34
Transactions
285
Medicare Patients
13,804
Medicare Billing
$2.1M
Payment Breakdown by Category
Other$72,973 (91.9%)
Food & Beverage$5,937 (7.5%)
Consulting$350.00 (0.4%)
Education$119.85 (0.2%)
Payments by Nature
| Nature of Payment | Amount | Transactions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable Contribution | $72,973 | 2 | 91.9% |
| Food and Beverage | $5,937 | 277 | 7.5% |
| Consulting Fee | $350.00 | 3 | 0.4% |
| Education | $119.85 | 3 | 0.2% |
Top Paying Companies
| Company | Total | Records | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC | $48,887 | 4 | $0 (2017) |
| Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | $24,334 | 14 | $0 (2021) |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | $1,095 | 60 | $0 (2024) |
| Alcon Vision LLC | $654.91 | 26 | $0 (2024) |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | $474.92 | 18 | $0 (2024) |
| Allergan, Inc. | $445.67 | 25 | $0 (2022) |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | $432.95 | 23 | $0 (2023) |
| Alcon Laboratories Inc | $415.12 | 7 | $0 (2018) |
| Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. | $392.61 | 9 | $0 (2023) |
| Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $327.83 | 21 | $0 (2022) |
Payment History by Year
| Year | Amount | Transactions | Top Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $907.65 | 49 | Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. ($302.18) |
| 2023 | $686.60 | 38 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. ($210.00) |
| 2022 | $833.21 | 37 | Alcon Vision LLC ($196.87) |
| 2021 | $745.81 | 35 | Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. ($139.84) |
| 2020 | $487.49 | 26 | Allergan, Inc. ($232.36) |
| 2019 | $1,155 | 41 | Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. ($200.00) |
| 2018 | $24,919 | 29 | Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC ($24,167) |
| 2017 | $49,644 | 30 | Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC ($48,887) |
All Payment Transactions
285 individual payment records from CMS Open Payments — Page 1 of 12
| Date | Company | Product | Nature | Form | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | VYZULTA (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $16.58 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 12/16/2024 | Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | XDEMVY (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $14.80 | General |
| Category: DEMODEX BLEPHARITIS | ||||||
| 12/13/2024 | Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | XIIDRA (Drug), MIEBO | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $24.67 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 12/05/2024 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | Cequa (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $3.05 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 12/03/2024 | Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | VYZULTA (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $118.73 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/26/2024 | Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. | TYRVAYA (Drug), Ryzumvi | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $15.29 | General |
| Category: Dry eyes | ||||||
| 11/19/2024 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | Cequa (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $20.13 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/12/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | Clareon (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $25.10 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/12/2024 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | Cequa (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $4.77 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/08/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | HYDRUS Microstent (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $15.93 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/29/2024 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | Cequa (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $21.30 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/15/2024 | Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | XIIDRA (Drug), MIEBO | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $18.52 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/08/2024 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | Cequa (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $5.34 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 09/19/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | Simbrinza (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $14.07 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 09/19/2024 | NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC. | Kahook Dual Blade (Device), Clearpath, Ahmed Glaucoma Valve | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $10.91 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 09/18/2024 | Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | VYZULTA (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $23.00 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 09/18/2024 | Harrow Eye, LLC | VEVYE (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $21.74 | General |
| Category: OPTOMETRY | ||||||
| 09/16/2024 | BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. | — | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $14.38 | General |
| 09/10/2024 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | Cequa (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $15.50 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 08/30/2024 | Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | XDEMVY (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $15.31 | General |
| Category: DEMODEX BLEPHARITIS | ||||||
| 08/28/2024 | ABBVIE INC. | DURYSTA (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $16.27 | General |
| Category: EYE CARE | ||||||
| 08/22/2024 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | Cequa (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $6.64 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 08/20/2024 | Harrow Eye, LLC | VEVYE (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $29.82 | General |
| Category: OPTOMETRY | ||||||
| 07/29/2024 | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | Cequa (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $20.64 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 07/16/2024 | Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | VYZULTA (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $20.65 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
Medicare Billing by Year
| Year | Procedures | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Medicare Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 3,394 | 3,950 | $2.7M | $476,851 |
| 2022 | 15 | 3,485 | 4,199 | $2.9M | $517,080 |
| 2021 | 17 | 3,710 | 4,485 | $3.1M | $590,178 |
| 2020 | 17 | 3,215 | 3,867 | $1.8M | $536,723 |
Total Patients
13,804
Total Services
16,501
Medicare Billing
$2.1M
Procedure Codes
64
All Medicare Procedures & Services
64 procedure records from CMS Medicare Utilization — Page 1 of 3
| HCPCS | Description | Setting | Year | Patients | Services | Charges | Medicare Paid | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66984 | Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Facility | 2023 | 315 | 550 | $1.2M | $224,633 | 19.1% |
| 92014 | Established patient complete exam of visual system | Office | 2023 | 774 | 776 | $377,912 | $62,454 | 16.5% |
| 66821 | Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Facility | 2023 | 166 | 166 | $275,889 | $48,892 | 17.7% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | Office | 2023 | 373 | 388 | $196,328 | $31,549 | 16.1% |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | Office | 2023 | 441 | 513 | $182,628 | $27,627 | 15.1% |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | Office | 2023 | 180 | 180 | $118,440 | $18,598 | 15.7% |
| 92136 | Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Office | 2023 | 372 | 591 | $110,361 | $16,547 | 15.0% |
| 92004 | New patient complete exam of visual system | Office | 2023 | 98 | 98 | $56,840 | $9,232 | 16.2% |
| 66991 | Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Facility | 2023 | 11 | 17 | $43,350 | $8,720 | 20.1% |
| 66982 | Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Facility | 2023 | 12 | 15 | $43,935 | $8,557 | 19.5% |
| 92134 | Imaging of retina | Office | 2023 | 283 | 286 | $45,188 | $7,567 | 16.7% |
| 92083 | Exam of visual field with extended testing | Office | 2023 | 187 | 188 | $45,308 | $7,439 | 16.4% |
| 92133 | Imaging of optic nerve | Office | 2023 | 127 | 127 | $18,288 | $2,891 | 15.8% |
| 99203 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | Office | 2023 | 31 | 31 | $13,609 | $1,967 | 14.5% |
| 76514 | Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Office | 2023 | 24 | 24 | $1,128 | $177.45 | 15.7% |
| 66984 | Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Facility | 2022 | 352 | 606 | $1.3M | $249,667 | 19.3% |
| 66821 | Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Facility | 2022 | 194 | 195 | $321,356 | $56,882 | 17.7% |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | Office | 2022 | 694 | 867 | $308,652 | $46,593 | 15.1% |
| 92014 | Established patient complete exam of visual system | Office | 2022 | 525 | 526 | $256,162 | $42,631 | 16.6% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | Office | 2022 | 372 | 384 | $194,304 | $30,720 | 15.8% |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | Office | 2022 | 203 | 203 | $133,574 | $19,315 | 14.5% |
| 92136 | Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Office | 2022 | 399 | 646 | $119,522 | $18,264 | 15.3% |
| 66991 | Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Facility | 2022 | 23 | 34 | $86,700 | $17,411 | 20.1% |
| 66982 | Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Facility | 2022 | 16 | 18 | $52,722 | $9,805 | 18.6% |
| 92083 | Exam of visual field with extended testing | Office | 2022 | 185 | 191 | $46,031 | $8,142 | 17.7% |
About Dr. Hisham Arar, MD
Dr. Hisham Arar, MD is a Ophthalmology healthcare provider based in Cincinnati, Ohio. This provider has been registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) since 04/27/2006. The National Provider Identifier (NPI) number assigned to this provider is 1609833342.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments database, Dr. Hisham Arar, MD has received a total of $79,380 in payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies, with $907.65 received in 2024. These payments were reported across 285 transactions from 34 companies. The most common payment nature is "Charitable Contribution" ($72,973).
As a Medicare-enrolled provider, Arar has provided services to 13,804 Medicare beneficiaries, totaling 16,501 services with total Medicare billing of $2.1M. Data is available for 4 years (2020–2023), covering 64 distinct procedure/service records.
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Practice Information
- Specialty Ophthalmology
- Location Cincinnati, OH
- Active Since 04/27/2006
- Last Updated 08/14/2020
- Taxonomy Code 207W00000X
- Entity Type Individual
- NPI Number 1609833342
Products in Payments
- LOTEMAX GEL (Drug) $48,839
- PROLENSA (Drug) $24,275
- XIIDRA (Drug) $635.35
- Cequa (Drug) $556.84
- VYZULTA (Drug) $341.55
- INVELTYS (Drug) $327.83
- DURYSTA (Drug) $274.51
- BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% (Drug) $227.60
- OPD-III (Device) $202.10
- DEXTENZA (Drug) $200.00
- Bromsite (Drug) $190.93
- LUMIGAN (Drug) $189.63
- TYRVAYA (Drug) $179.40
- Clareon (Device) $174.50
- AcrySof (Device) $170.19
- Hydrus (Device) $164.93
- ReSTOR (Device) $158.84
- Omidria (Drug) $150.47
- ORA (Device) $146.81
- Tecnis 1-piece IOL (Device) $144.65
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Data Sources
Provider data from NPPES. Payment data from CMS Open Payments. Medicare data from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization. All data is public and updated periodically.
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