Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Erick Morales, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Oxnard, 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. Morales
Dr. Erick Morales is an ophthalmology specialist in Oxnard, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morales performed 4,277 Medicare services across 3,097 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morales received a total of $3,700 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 210 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. Morales 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 24% volume in CA
$3,700 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,277
Medicare services
Top 24% in CA for ophthalmology
3,097
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~225 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 (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. |
1,045 | $70 | $146 |
| 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. |
779 | $72 | $145 |
| 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. |
558 | $31 | $141 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
372 | $185 | $300 |
| 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. |
267 | $45 | $144 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
227 | $22 | $63 |
| 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. |
198 | $50 | $122 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
181 | $28 | $75 |
| 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. |
162 | $121 | $241 |
| 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. |
124 | $15 | $83 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
69 | $86 | $191 |
| 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. |
39 | $40 | $135 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
36 | $279 | $536 |
| 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. |
34 | $109 | $173 |
| 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. |
28 | $464 | $1,605 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
25 | $635 | $1,770 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
24 | $213 | $479 |
| 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. |
20 | $31 | $238 |
| 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. |
18 | $59 | $250 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
18 | $1,241 | $2,556 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
16 | $19 | $38 |
| 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. |
14 | $103 | $236 |
| 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. |
12 | $12 | $75 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
11 | $17 | $80 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
11.7% medium
87.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,700
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $529/year across 7 years
Top 30% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
210
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
$3,602 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$98 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$996
2023
$621
2022
$421
2021
$383
2020
$315
2019
$266
2018
$699
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$301
ABBVIE INC.
$271
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$190
Harrow Eye, LLC
$73
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$70
Alcon Vision LLC
$58
Dompe US, Inc.
$34
Top 3 companies account for 76.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$510
ABBVIE INC.
$455
Allergan Inc.
$444
Allergan, Inc.
$377
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$301
Alcon Vision LLC
$239
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$226
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$213
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$182
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$113
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$102
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$98
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$80
Harrow Eye, LLC
$73
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$54
Dompe US, Inc.
$34
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$28
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$28
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$28
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Katena Products, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · COMBIGAN · Cequa · DEXYCU · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · ILEVRO · INVELTYS · IOLMaster 500 · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · PAZEO · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Simbrinza · TAFINLAR · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% · Zerviate · 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
58
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
ST JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Morales is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% 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. Morales experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morales performed 1,045 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Morales receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morales received a total of $3,700 from 23 companies across 210 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. Morales's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Oxnard?
Dr. Morales's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Morales) 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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