This provider's $3.8M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 95th percentile of Ophthalmology providers nationally.
This provider's billing patterns fall within normal ranges for their specialty.
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 | $416.45 | $251.32 | 1.66x | $165.13 | $384.0K | 4.3K | 3.1K |
| 2015 | $424.13 | $251.47 | 1.69x | $172.66 | $362.3K | 4.1K | 3.0K |
| 2016 | $375.72 | $209.83 | 1.79x | $165.89 | $332.4K | 4.2K | 3.1K |
| 2017 | $395.98 | $225.60 | 1.76x | $170.38 | $308.8K | 4.1K | 3.0K |
| 2018 | $404.25 | $251.06 | 1.61x | $153.19 | $341.0K | 4.5K | 3.4K |
| 2019 | $372.75 | $248.74 | 1.50x | $124.01 | $483.3K | 5.4K | 3.9K |
| 2020 | $304.59 | $214.85 | 1.42x | $89.74 | $351.1K | 4.0K | 2.9K |
| 2021 | $428.01 | $247.99 | 1.73x | $180.02 | $494.4K | 5.5K | 4.0K |
| 2022 | $301.11 | $203.40 | 1.48x | $97.71 | $410.2K | 5.2K | 3.8K |
| 2023 | $307.47 | $207.14 | 1.48x | $100.33 | $382.0K | 5.1K | 3.7K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits | 10.6K | $1.1M | $105.12 | 1.54x |
| 92012 | Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient | 9.5K | $712.0K | $74.96 | 1.49x |
| 92083 | Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditions | 9.3K | $555.3K | $59.58 | 1.48x |
| 92133 | Diagnostic imaging of optic nerve of eye | 8.1K | $274.5K | $33.89 | 1.57x |
| 66984 | Removal of cataract with insertion of lens | 263 | $129.4K | $492.20 | 1.64x |
| 66982 | Removal of cataract with insertion of lens | 188 | $125.7K | $668.77 | 1.55x |
| 65820 | Incision to improve eye fluid flow | 192 | $124.6K | $649.12 | 1.40x |
| 92004 | Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, new patient, 1 or more visits | 940 | $115.5K | $122.83 | 1.54x |
| 66180 | Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow | 118 | $95.8K | $811.65 | 1.40x |
| 92020 | Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp | 3.2K | $80.8K | $25.27 | 1.38x |
| 0191T | Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device | 129 | $74.6K | $578.18 | 2.95x |
| 66821 | Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using laser | 243 | $73.9K | $304.25 | 1.40x |
| 66761 | Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using laser, per session | 218 | $61.4K | $281.53 | 1.40x |
| 92250 | Photography of the retina | 963 | $60.5K | $62.84 | 1.51x |
| 65855 | Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, 1 or more sessions | 233 | $57.3K | $245.79 | 1.43x |
| 66174 | Dilation to improve eye fluid flow | 131 | $47.4K | $361.99 | 2.24x |
| 66710 | Destruction of lens tissue using laser | 103 | $35.5K | $344.95 | 1.60x |
| 92136 | Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | 400 | $21.6K | $53.99 | 1.34x |
| 99205 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 60 minutes | 115 | $19.4K | $168.98 | 1.53x |
| 76514 | Ultrasound of corneal structure and measurement | 1.0K | $11.9K | $11.57 | 1.76x |
This provider submits charges 1.55 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 1.55x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $155. This is lower than the national average.
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Other Ophthalmology providers in CA for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Steinle, M.D. | Santa Barbara, CA | $63.1M | ✓ Clear |
| Stephen Couvillion, MD | Santa Barbara, CA | $47.7M | ✓ Clear |
| Margaret Chang, M.D. | Sacramento, CA | $47.6M | ✓ Clear |
| David Boyer, MD | Los Angeles, CA | $47.5M | ✓ Clear |
| Alessandro Castellarin, M.D. | Santa Barbara, CA | $46.9M | ✓ 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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