Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Vinh, O.D.

Optometrist · National City, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
655 EUCLID AVE STE 302, National City, CA 91950
6194721010
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1003102724 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Vinh 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. Vinh

Dr. John Vinh is an optometrist in National City, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vinh performed 78 Medicare services across 63 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vinh received a total of $3,981 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 143 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Vinh 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 78 Medicare services $3,981 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
78
Medicare services
Bottom 34% in CA for optometrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
63
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~6 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.
 35 $101 $282
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
 24 $171 $616
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
 19 $25 $90
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,981
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $663/year across 6 years
Top 8% in CA for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
143
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
$3,931 (98.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$50 (1.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$751
2023
$281
2022
$1,215
2021
$1,175
2020
$133
2018
$426

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$321
Amgen Inc.
$208
CooperVision Inc.
$73
Alcon Vision LLC
$64
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$29
Top 3 companies account for 80.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$814
Visioneering Technologies, Inc.
$390
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$329
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$312
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$279
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$248
Amgen Inc.
$208
Alcon Vision LLC
$204
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$171
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$163
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$135
Allergan, Inc.
$117
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$111
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$106
CooperVision Inc.
$73
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
ABBVIE INC.
$49
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$46
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$46
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$37
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$36
Dompe US, Inc.
$34
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 38.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · Cequa · Clariti Contact Lens · DAILIES · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · IC-8 Apthera IOL · INFUSE · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · NURTEC ODT · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · PROLENSA · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · ULTRA MULTIFOCAL TORIC · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · Zerviate · enVista MX60 IOL · 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for optometrist in CA.

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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
521
Per 100K population
15.9
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL
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. Vinh is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Vinh experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vinh performed 35 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. Vinh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vinh received a total of $3,981 from 23 companies across 143 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. Vinh's costs compare to other optometrists in National City?
Dr. Vinh's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Vinh) 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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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 →