Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Pablo Arregui, MD
Ophthalmology · Chico, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Arregui from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Arregui
Dr. Pablo Arregui is an ophthalmology specialist in Chico, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arregui performed 5,412 Medicare services across 4,365 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arregui received a total of $5,380 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 153 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Arregui 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in CA
$5,380 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,412
Medicare services
Top 18% in CA for ophthalmology
4,365
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,528 | $88 | $226 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
596 | $29 | $89 |
| 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. |
451 | $63 | $153 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
314 | $27 | $80 |
| 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. |
313 | $27 | $123 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
310 | $87 | $268 |
| 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. |
300 | $49 | $138 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
293 | $22 | $50 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
228 | $30 | $170 |
| 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. |
194 | $446 | $1,355 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
171 | $20 | $57 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
155 | $26 | $82 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
126 | $96 | $342 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
90 | $259 | $704 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
51 | $8 | $33 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
32 | $147 | $398 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
32 | $84 | $320 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
30 | $651 | $1,593 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
30 | $19 | $74 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
27 | $280 | $1,500 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
27 | $16 | $45 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
26 | $54 | $124 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
26 | $20 | $58 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
23 | $15 | $87 |
| Dark adaptation test This test evaluates how well your eyes adjust to changes in light and dark conditions. It includes an interpretation of the results and a formal report. |
23 | $39 | $151 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 16 | $692 | $2,592 |
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.
3.6% high complexity
20.6% medium
75.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,380
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $769/year across 7 years
Top 23% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
153
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
$5,380 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$767
2023
$1,202
2022
$876
2021
$501
2020
$547
2019
$714
2018
$773
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$326
RxSight Inc
$209
Amgen Inc.
$69
Boston Scientific Corporation
$44
Alcon Vision LLC
$41
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$40
Thea Pharma Inc.
$23
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 78.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Glaukos Corporation
$1,500
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,242
RxSight Inc
$545
ABBVIE INC.
$226
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$197
Allergan, Inc.
$170
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$167
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$148
Alcon Vision LLC
$144
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$130
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$91
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$81
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$71
MacuLogix, Inc.
$70
Amgen Inc.
$69
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$61
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$56
Dompe US, Inc.
$55
Boston Scientific Corporation
$44
AbbVie Inc.
$43
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$40
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$40
Thea Pharma Inc.
$39
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$30
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$18
TissueTech, Inc.
$18
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · Acuvue · AdaptDx · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · CALLISTO eye · CEQUA · Cequa · Clareon · DURYSTA · Flarex · IACCESS · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · LenSx · OPMI Lumera · OXERVATE · Oxervate · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SOFPORT AO · SYMPHONY · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System · XDEMVY · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Xeomin · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · rhopressa · rocklatan
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
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
8.1
County median income
$68,574
Nearest hospital
ENLOE HEALTH
0.0 mi
0.0 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 2024 |
| 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. Arregui is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Arregui experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arregui performed 1,528 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Arregui receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arregui received a total of $5,380 from 31 companies across 153 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. Arregui's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Chico?
Dr. Arregui's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Arregui) 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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