This provider averages 184 services per working day
Based on 461.2K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $53.6M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Ophthalmology providers nationally.
Averaging 184 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 436% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 87% in 2020
Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.
Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.
| Year | Avg Submitted | Avg Paid | Markup Ratio | Gap per Service | Total Payments | Services | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $307.17 | $88.53 | 3.47x | $218.64 | $2.2M | 24.8K | 23 |
| 2015 | $284.63 | $76.42 | 3.72x | $208.21 | $2.4M | 31.2K | 24 |
| 2016 | $248.66 | $60.76 | 4.09x | $187.90 | $2.1M | 34.9K | 24 |
| 2017 | $240.73 | $64.02 | 3.76x | $176.71 | $1.9M | 30.3K | 26 |
| 2018 | $236.99 | $63.23 | 3.75x | $173.76 | $2.2M | 35.3K | 31 |
| 2019 | $290.91 | $90.47 | 3.22x | $200.44 | $3.9M | 43.3K | 28 |
| 2020 | $396.04 | $144.73 | 2.74x | $251.31 | $7.3M | 50.5K | 28 |
| 2021 | $419.84 | $156.71 | 2.68x | $263.13 | $9.1M | 58.1K | 28 |
| 2022 | $457.12 | $163.14 | 2.80x | $293.98 | $10.7M | 65.5K | 26 |
| 2023 | $433.37 | $134.51 | 3.22x | $298.86 | $11.8M | 87.4K | 24 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J2778 | Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg | 134.0K | $29.2M | $217.52 | 2.76x |
| 67028 | Injection of drug into eye | 60.3K | $5.0M | $82.27 | 6.59x |
| J0178 | Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | 5.3K | $3.8M | $726.52 | 1.96x |
| 92014 | Established patient complete exam of visual system | 36.5K | $3.0M | $82.60 | 2.19x |
| J9035 | Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | 41.6K | $2.4M | $57.72 | 3.74x |
| 92134 | Imaging of retina | 71.1K | $2.1M | $29.40 | 2.65x |
| 92235 | Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | 18.2K | $1.3M | $71.60 | 2.87x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 15.5K | $936.3K | $60.38 | 1.53x |
| 92012 | Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 15.1K | $925.9K | $61.13 | 1.75x |
| 67228 | Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | 1.4K | $589.9K | $416.30 | 5.17x |
| 67145 | Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | 1.7K | $521.1K | $313.14 | 3.25x |
| 67042 | Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | 584 | $503.0K | $861.33 | 3.48x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 3.9K | $440.4K | $112.57 | 2.28x |
| 92226 | Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing | 23.1K | $405.6K | $17.58 | 3.27x |
| 67210 | Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | 1.1K | $389.6K | $369.32 | 3.98x |
| J7312 | Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg | 2.1K | $328.9K | $153.56 | 2.61x |
| 92250 | Photography of the retina | 11.7K | $320.6K | $27.49 | 3.97x |
| 67113 | Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | 305 | $304.4K | $998.13 | 3.44x |
| 92004 | New patient complete exam of visual system | 1.6K | $165.4K | $100.97 | 1.99x |
| 67108 | Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | 159 | $153.3K | $963.97 | 3.51x |
This provider submits charges 3.09 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 3.09x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $309. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Ophthalmology providers in MS for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Borne, M.D. | Jackson, MS | $70.1M | ✓ Clear |
| James Brown, M.D. | Jackson, MS | $42.0M | ✓ Clear |
| Joel Herring, M.D. | Jackson, MS | $41.7M | ✓ Clear |
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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.
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