Medicare Enrolled

Dr. R Philip Doss, M.D., FACS

Optician · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1828 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE STE 6500, Los Angeles, CA 90033
3232636774
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1285782847 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Doss

Dr. R Philip Doss is an optician specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Doss performed 4,328 Medicare services across 2,618 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Doss received a total of $1,202 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 50 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. Doss 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 20% volume in CA $1,202 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,328
Medicare services
Top 20% in CA for optician
2,618
Unique beneficiaries
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~228 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
776 $108 $287
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
657 $81 $204
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
512 $36 $90
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.
398 $32 $97
Medication injection into the eye
A procedure involving the injection of medication directly into the eye. The specific type of medication or clinical purpose is not defined in the provided description.
314 $99 $404
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.
297 $56 $146
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
263 $32 $84
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
222 $100 $335
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
201 $180 $518
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
132 $57 $110
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
130 $99 $361
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
84 $116 $339
Laser destruction of lens tissue
A procedure that uses a laser to destroy or remove tissue within the eye's lens.
67 $346 $989
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.
53 $129 $302
Eye fluid drainage device insertion
A surgical procedure to insert a device into the eye to help drain excess fluid and reduce pressure.
39 $913 $2,277
Imaging of front third of eye
Imaging of the front third of the eye.
27 $29 $72
Conjunctiva injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye.
26 $39 $100
Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface
This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing.
23 $1,271 $3,389
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
20 $20 $52
Eyelid lining repair with graft from external eye
This procedure repairs the inner lining of the eyelid using tissue grafted from another part of the eye.
17 $427 $1,694
Eyelid growth removal
A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid.
16 $260 $605
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
14 $279 $755
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
14 $51 $105
Fetal sac tissue transplantation to cornea
Surgical procedure involving the transplantation of fetal sac tissue to the cornea.
13 $897 $1,514
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.
13 $93 $267
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.
0.3% high complexity
33.7% medium
66.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,202
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $172/year across 7 years
Top 46% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
50
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
$1,202 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$197
2023
$266
2022
$187
2021
$258
2020
$22
2019
$119
2018
$154

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$177
Amgen Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$351
Allergan, Inc.
$258
Alcon Vision LLC
$182
Shire North American Group Inc
$142
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
AbbVie Inc.
$105
Amgen Inc.
$20
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 65.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · DURYSTA · HYDRUS Microstent · LUMIGAN · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA
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.

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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
1,694
Per 100K population
17.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL
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. Doss is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% 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. Doss experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Doss performed 776 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Doss receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Doss received a total of $1,202 from 9 companies across 50 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. Doss's costs compare to other opticians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Doss's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Doss) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →