Daniel Benson Rootman, MSC MD FRCSC
NPI 1871849091ActiveIndividual· Ophthalmology· Los Angeles, CA
Ophthalmology (MSC MD FRCSC) with Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group, practicing in Los Angeles, California. In 2024 Medicare paid $198,654 for 502 patients, and Part D covered 423 of their prescriptions, 81% of them generic. Amgen Inc. was the largest of 7 companies reporting payments in 2025, $60,514 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees. Lists Huntington Hospital and 4 other hospitals as hospital affiliations.
Overview
| NPI | 1871849091 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MSC MD FRCSC |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Jul 25, 2012 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Mar 21, 2017 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology Primary | 207W00000X | A122223 | CA |
| Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | 207WX0200X | 122223 | CA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
Official OIG search · How matching works ·Bulk check a roster
Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Ophthalmology (CA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 502 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 7,372 across 91 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $198,654 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 423 · 456 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 250 |
| Total drug cost | $278,827 |
| Generic share | 81% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Graduation year | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Medicare specialty | Ophthalmology |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical GroupPasadena, CA · 119 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Huntington HospitalPasadena, CA
- Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med CenterTorrance, CA
- Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical CenterSylmar, CA
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA
- Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic HospitalSanta Monica, CA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$60,514 · 69 payments from 7 companies
- 2024$34,855 · 42 payments from 3 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | $36,229 | 38 |
| Argenx US, Inc. | $23,483 | 21 |
| Biotissue Holdings Inc. | $246.62 | 3 |
| Aerin Medical Inc. | $188.14 | 1 |
| Axogen | $160.86 | 3 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$35,638 · 12 payments
- Consulting Fee$12,800 · 2 payments
- Travel and Lodging$9,910 · 24 payments
- Food and Beverage$2,166 · 31 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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