Ophthalmologists see highest pay jump of all physician specialties

Ophthalmologists saw a 7 percent increase in annual compensation from 2019 to 2021, according to the Medical Group Management Association’s 2022 “Datadive Provider Compensation Report.”  

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The report used data from more than 192,000 providers at more than 7,700 organizations.

Here is the total increase in annual compensation by ASC specialty:

  • Ophthalmology: 7 percent
  • Orthopedic surgery: 6.9 percent
  • Gastroenterology: 4.6 percent
  • General surgery: 3.2 percent
  • Invasive cardiology: 2.8 percent
  • Noninvasive cardiology: 2.6 percent

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