OpenMedicare
Start Here
Explore
Fraud
Investigations
Data
Tools
About

Footer

OpenMedicare

Independent Medicare data journalism

Sister Sites

  • OpenMedicaid
  • OpenFeds
  • OpenSpending
  • OpenImmigration
  • OpenLobby
  • VaccineWatch
  • OpenSubsidies
  • WarCosts
  • OpenPrescriber

Explore

  • Providers
  • Procedures
  • States
  • Specialties
  • Search

Fraud Analysis

  • Still Out There (AI)
  • Fraud Overview
  • Fraud Watchlist
  • Deep Dive Profiles
  • Impossible Numbers
  • Report Fraud

Investigations

  • The Algorithm Knows
  • How We Built the Model
  • Internal Medicine Crisis
  • Florida & California Fraud
  • Million Dollar Flagged
  • All Investigations

Tools

  • Provider Lookup
  • Compare
  • Cost Calculator
  • Your Medicare Dollar
  • Downloads

About

  • About OpenMedicare
  • Methodology
  • Glossary
  • Data Sources
  • API Docs
  • Updates
Data Sources: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data
Disclaimer: This site is an independent journalism project. Data analysis and editorial content are not affiliated with or endorsed by CMS or any government agency. All spending figures are based on publicly available Medicare payment records.
Sister Sites: OpenMedicaid · OpenFeds · OpenSpending · OpenImmigration · OpenLobby · VaccineWatch · OpenSubsidies · WarCosts

© 2026 OpenMedicare. Independent data journalism. Built by TheDataProject.ai

Methodology•Download Data
  1. Home
  2. Providers
  3. Advanced Eye Surgery Center
🔪
Organization

Advanced Eye Surgery Center

NPI: 1073713004
Chico, CA
10 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$21.1M
Total Payments
20.2K
Beneficiaries
30.1K
Services
4.11x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

98th
percentile in specialty
This provider$21.1M
Specialty median$657.1K

📋 Key Findings

1Billed $21.1M over 10 years
24.11x markup ratio (above median)
398th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
411 procedures with >3x markup
✓ No flags detected

🔎 Data Analysis

This provider's $21.1M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 98th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

64% of their billing comes from a single procedure code (66984 — Removal of cataract with insertion of lens).

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

Submitted Charges vs. Medicare Payments

Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2014$3.5K$979.343.62x$2.6K$1.9M2.7K1.8K
2015$2.9K$620.154.74x$2.3K$2.0M2.8K1.8K
2016$2.9K$626.434.69x$2.3K$1.9M2.7K1.8K
2017$2.7K$741.943.59x$1.9K$2.4M3.5K2.3K
2018$2.7K$854.143.14x$1.8K$2.5M3.6K2.4K
2019$2.7K$616.284.43x$2.1K$2.5M4.4K2.9K
2020$2.9K$897.353.18x$2.0K$2.0M3.2K2.1K
2021$3.3K$1.0K3.28x$2.3K$2.2M2.5K1.7K
2022$3.4K$974.073.54x$2.5K$1.8M2.3K1.6K
2023$3.1K$933.093.31x$2.2K$1.9M2.4K1.7K

Top Procedures (20)

66984Removal of cataract with insertion of lens⚠ 4.3x markup
$13.5M
16.7K services$805.17/svc4.32x markup
0191TInternal insertion of eye fluid drainage device
$2.1M
1.1K services$2.0K/svc1.80x markup
66988Removal of cataract with insertion of lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye
$974.5K
581 services$1.7K/svc2.37x markup
C9447Injection, phenylephrine and ketorolac, 4 ml vial
$820.2K
2.3K services$363.91/svc2.03x markup
66821Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using laser⚠ 9.6x markup
$724.4K
3.7K services$194.05/svc9.56x markup
66982Removal of cataract with insertion of lens⚠ 4.3x markup
$640.2K
795 services$805.26/svc4.32x markup
66711Destruction of tissue encircling lens using en endoscope⚠ 8.2x markup
$580.0K
1.4K services$410.79/svc8.15x markup
65820Incision to improve eye fluid flow
$391.3K
341 services$1.1K/svc2.42x markup
66991Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
$360.1K
137 services$2.6K/svc1.68x markup
15823Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid⚠ 7.8x markup
$323.0K
645 services$500.74/svc7.84x markup
0474TInsertion of drainage device and creation of fluid reservoir in front chamber of eye
$138.9K
68 services$2.0K/svc1.91x markup
J1097Phenylephrine 10.16 mg/ml and ketorolac 2.88 mg/ml ophthalmic irrigation solution, 1 ml
$106.3K
1.2K services$85.47/svc2.04x markup
66174Dilation to improve eye fluid flow⚠ 3.0x markup
$86.0K
76 services$1.1K/svc3.03x markup
65855Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, 1 or more sessions⚠ 5.5x markup
$80.3K
676 services$118.81/svc5.55x markup
65426Removal or relocation of corneal conjunctiva⚠ 5.8x markup
$74.2K
109 services$680.83/svc5.75x markup
0449TInsertion of aqueous fluid drainage device into eye
$52.7K
24 services$2.2K/svc1.51x markup
V2785Processing, preserving and transporting corneal tissue
$51.7K
17 services$3.0K/svc1.42x markup
65756Transplant of outer layer of corneal tissue⚠ 5.1x markup
$39.0K
25 services$1.6K/svc5.13x markup
67904Repair of tendon of upper eyelid⚠ 6.6x markup
$28.4K
51 services$556.96/svc6.64x markup
66761Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using laser, per session⚠ 6.3x markup
$7.4K
52 services$142.71/svc6.33x markup
Show detailed table ▾
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
66984Removal of cataract with insertion of lens16.7K$13.5M$805.174.32x
0191TInternal insertion of eye fluid drainage device1.1K$2.1M$2.0K1.80x
66988Removal of cataract with insertion of lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye581$974.5K$1.7K2.37x
C9447Injection, phenylephrine and ketorolac, 4 ml vial2.3K$820.2K$363.912.03x
66821Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using laser3.7K$724.4K$194.059.56x
66982Removal of cataract with insertion of lens795$640.2K$805.264.32x
66711Destruction of tissue encircling lens using en endoscope1.4K$580.0K$410.798.15x
65820Incision to improve eye fluid flow341$391.3K$1.1K2.42x
66991Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye137$360.1K$2.6K1.68x
15823Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid645$323.0K$500.747.84x
0474TInsertion of drainage device and creation of fluid reservoir in front chamber of eye68$138.9K$2.0K1.91x
J1097Phenylephrine 10.16 mg/ml and ketorolac 2.88 mg/ml ophthalmic irrigation solution, 1 ml1.2K$106.3K$85.472.04x
66174Dilation to improve eye fluid flow76$86.0K$1.1K3.03x
65855Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, 1 or more sessions676$80.3K$118.815.55x
65426Removal or relocation of corneal conjunctiva109$74.2K$680.835.75x
0449TInsertion of aqueous fluid drainage device into eye24$52.7K$2.2K1.51x
V2785Processing, preserving and transporting corneal tissue17$51.7K$3.0K1.42x
65756Transplant of outer layer of corneal tissue25$39.0K$1.6K5.13x
67904Repair of tendon of upper eyelid51$28.4K$556.966.64x
66761Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using laser, per session52$7.4K$142.716.33x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

4.11x

This provider submits charges 4.11 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 4.11x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $411. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Chico, CA

Provider Verification

Always verify provider credentials and location before scheduling appointments. This data reflects Medicare payments and may not include all practice locations.

Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in CA for peer comparison.

Advanced Eye Surgery Center (you)
$21.1M
Specialty Surgical Center, Llc
$49.2M
Santa Rosa Surgery Center L P
$41.3M
Peninsula Eye Surgery Center Llc
$37.0M
Fort Sutter Surgery Center A California Limited Partnership
$33.6M
Show detailed table ▾
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Specialty Surgical Center, LlcBeverly Hills, CA$49.2M✓ Clear
Santa Rosa Surgery Center L PSanta Rosa, CA$41.3M✓ Clear
Peninsula Eye Surgery Center LlcMountain View, CA$37.0M✓ Clear
Fort Sutter Surgery Center A California Limited PartnershipSacramento, CA$33.6M✓ Clear

Related

Browse
← Back to Provider Directory
State
All providers in CA →
Specialty
All Ambulatory Surgical Center providers →
Tool
Compare this provider →
Analysis
Fraud Watchlist →
Search
Search all providers →

Share This Provider

Share this provider's Medicare payment information

Share:

Data Sources

  • • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • • Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • • National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

Note: All data is from publicly available Medicare records. OpenMedicare is an independent journalism project not affiliated with CMS.

Believe this data is inaccurate? Dispute this data