Dr. R Philip Doss, M.D., FACS
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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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 →
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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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