Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Ragen, M.D.
Optician · Camarillo, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ragen
Dr. Michael Ragen is an optician specialist in Camarillo, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ragen performed 13,515 Medicare services across 7,659 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ragen received a total of $4,483 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 42 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ragen is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in CA
$4,483 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,515
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for optician
7,659
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~751 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
2,300 | $5 | $19 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
1,256 | $32 | $60 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
1,251 | $135 | $225 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
1,107 | $13 | $40 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,016 | $103 | $160 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
972 | $9 | $35 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
971 | $33 | $67 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
545 | $30 | $95 |
| Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess A minor surgical procedure to cut open and drain an infected, pus-filled swelling on the eyelid. |
527 | $106 | $401 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
480 | $24 | $35 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
430 | $75 | $115 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
396 | $53 | $112 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
342 | $120 | $175 |
| Eyelid scar tissue release with graft A surgical procedure to remove scar tissue from the eyelids and replace it with a skin graft. |
278 | $547 | $775 |
| Conjunctival reconstruction with graft or rearrangement A surgical procedure to repair the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. The surgeon uses a graft from another part of the eye or rearranges existing tissue to restore the area. |
259 | $276 | $800 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
171 | $46 | $176 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
156 | $106 | $160 |
| Removal of eye fluid | 114 | $38 | $356 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
113 | $457 | $1,000 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring skin from another area. The graft size covered is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
108 | $348 | $1,300 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
105 | $29 | $55 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 87 | $167 | $265 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
75 | $282 | $575 |
| Eyelash removal This procedure involves the removal of eyelashes. |
68 | $121 | $225 |
| Removal of multiple chronic eyelid growths A procedure to remove several chronic growths from the eyelids. This is performed on different areas of the eyelids. |
50 | $118 | $300 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
40 | $398 | $1,475 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
33 | $129 | $185 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
32 | $55 | $90 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the conjunctiva, which is the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. |
28 | $17 | $75 |
| Laser release of scar tissue between lens and retina A laser procedure used to remove scar tissue located between the lens and the retina of the eye. |
26 | $336 | $525 |
| Removal of multiple chronic growths from same eyelid This procedure involves the surgical removal of several chronic growths located on the same eyelid. |
26 | $127 | $428 |
| Facial nerve branch destruction under X-ray guidance A procedure to destroy a branch of the facial nerve using imaging guidance. The process involves targeting the nerve under X-ray monitoring to interrupt its function. |
23 | $677 | $852 |
| Corneal foreign body removal using slit lamp A procedure to remove a foreign object from the surface of the eye's cornea. The removal is performed using a slit lamp microscope to visualize and extract the object. |
22 | $57 | $125 |
| Flap graft creation for head or neck A surgical procedure to create a flap graft for use in the head or neck area. This involves moving a section of tissue with its blood supply to reconstruct or repair a defect. |
18 | $857 | $1,489 |
| Laser iridotomy for eye fluid drainage A laser procedure creates an opening in the iris to allow fluid to drain from the eye. |
18 | $375 | $580 |
| Removal of foreign body or stone from tear passages A procedure to remove a foreign object or stone from the tear ducts. This clears blockages in the passages that drain tears from the eye. |
18 | $373 | $575 |
| Eyelid margin removal and repair Surgical removal of up to one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid. |
15 | $237 | $750 |
| Lower eyelid tendon tightening A surgical procedure to tighten the tendon on the outer edge of the lower eyelid. |
14 | $203 | $425 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the surface of the eye, specifically from the conjunctiva or sclera. |
13 | $24 | $95 |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening A procedure to widen the opening of the tear drainage system to improve the flow of tears from the eye. |
12 | $42 | $125 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.8% high complexity
38.1% medium
61.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$4,483
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $747/year across 6 years
Top 25% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
42
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,483 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$243
2022
$369
2021
$45
2020
$67
2019
$210
2018
$3,548
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$144
ABBVIE INC.
$52
Alcon Vision LLC
$33
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 93.9% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$3,445
ABBVIE INC.
$274
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$198
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$144
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$133
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$51
Alcon Vision LLC
$47
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$39
OPTOS, INC.
$27
Allergan, Inc.
$23
Glaukos Corporation
$22
Allergan Inc.
$19
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 87.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · BOTOX · BROMSITE · Catalys Laser System · Clareon · DURYSTA · IOLMaster 700 · ISTENT INJECT W · LUMIGAN · None Specified · P200DTx · PROKERA · ReSTOR · SYMPHONY · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · UBRELVY · VYZULTA · XIIDRA · iStent inject W
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
162
Per 100K population
19.3
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
ST JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5.7 mi
5.7 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ragen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ragen experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ragen performed 2,300 botox injection, per unit services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ragen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ragen received a total of $4,483 from 16 companies across 42 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Ragen's costs compare to other opticians in Camarillo?
Dr. Ragen's average Medicare payment per service is $77. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Ragen) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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