This provider averages 67 services per working day
Based on 168.1K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $41.7M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Ophthalmology providers nationally.
Averaging 67 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
63% of their billing comes from a single procedure code (J0178 — Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg).
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
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 | $544.31 | $188.17 | 2.89x | $356.14 | $3.5M | 18.5K | 20 |
| 2015 | $668.05 | $238.12 | 2.81x | $429.93 | $4.1M | 17.1K | 19 |
| 2016 | $754.23 | $268.46 | 2.81x | $485.77 | $4.5M | 16.7K | 19 |
| 2017 | $799.85 | $283.90 | 2.82x | $515.95 | $4.9M | 17.1K | 18 |
| 2018 | $856.12 | $302.99 | 2.83x | $553.13 | $5.0M | 16.5K | 19 |
| 2019 | $794.78 | $276.03 | 2.88x | $518.75 | $4.7M | 17.1K | 17 |
| 2020 | $835.32 | $284.70 | 2.93x | $550.62 | $3.8M | 13.2K | 16 |
| 2021 | $843.45 | $285.67 | 2.95x | $557.78 | $4.1M | 14.3K | 17 |
| 2022 | $855.07 | $278.09 | 3.07x | $576.98 | $3.7M | 13.2K | 16 |
| 2023 | $473.85 | $143.84 | 3.29x | $330.01 | $3.5M | 24.3K | 15 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J0178 | Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | 35.0K | $26.1M | $744.84 | 2.48x |
| J2778 | Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg | 36.0K | $10.1M | $280.92 | 2.85x |
| 67028 | Injection of drug into eye | 22.9K | $1.9M | $80.90 | 8.65x |
| 92134 | Imaging of retina | 31.5K | $890.6K | $28.27 | 3.54x |
| 92014 | Established patient complete exam of visual system | 5.4K | $430.4K | $79.01 | 2.85x |
| J2777 | Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | 12.7K | $369.1K | $29.02 | 4.03x |
| J7312 | Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg | 2.2K | $345.6K | $157.22 | 2.73x |
| 67042 | Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | 289 | $254.1K | $879.39 | 3.41x |
| 92012 | Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 3.7K | $215.9K | $57.70 | 2.60x |
| 92004 | New patient complete exam of visual system | 2.1K | $199.3K | $97.19 | 2.06x |
| 67108 | Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | 162 | $155.1K | $957.25 | 3.76x |
| 92235 | Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | 2.1K | $153.3K | $74.20 | 2.70x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 1.2K | $132.1K | $109.91 | 2.18x |
| J3590 | Unclassified biologics | 2.0K | $105.1K | $51.70 | 4.30x |
| 92250 | Photography of the retina | 2.1K | $89.9K | $43.43 | 2.88x |
| 67145 | Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | 245 | $87.8K | $358.31 | 5.13x |
| 67036 | Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina | 73 | $47.9K | $656.03 | 4.57x |
| 67210 | Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions | 86 | $34.6K | $402.51 | 4.63x |
| 92002 | New patient problem focused exam of visual system | 342 | $18.6K | $54.31 | 2.49x |
| 92225 | Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing | 908 | $18.2K | $20.07 | 3.74x |
This provider submits charges 2.92 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.92x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $292. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Ophthalmology providers in KS for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Dyer, M.D. | Lenexa, KS | $67.5M | ✓ Clear |
| Ryan Christensen, M.D. | Lenexa, KS | $45.1M | ✓ Clear |
| Kumar Dalla, M.D. | Wichita, KS | $39.9M | ✓ Clear |
| Gregory Fox, M.D. | Lenexa, KS | $39.0M | ✓ Clear |
| Michael Varenhorst, M.D. | Wichita, KS | $36.5M | ✓ 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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