Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Craig Berris, M.D.

Optician · Sacramento, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
77 SCRIPPS DR, Sacramento, CA 95825
9169296707
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1073538104 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. Berris

Dr. Craig Berris is an optician specialist in Sacramento, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Berris performed 6,137 Medicare services across 870 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Berris received a total of $2,995 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 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. Berris 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 14% volume in CA $2,995 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,137
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for optician
870
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~323 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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
5,200 $5 $7
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
251 $19 $75
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
214 $80 $150
Visual field test, limited
A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field.
93 $23 $79
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.
90 $60 $85
Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face.
52 $144 $385
Upper eyelid tendon repair
Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure.
37 $668 $1,784
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.
32 $91 $143
Nasal tear duct probing
A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye.
21 $122 $321
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.
21 $138 $200
Eyelid biopsy
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination.
19 $148 $300
Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less.
18 $680 $942
Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect
A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance.
16 $257 $1,069
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 13 $545 $1,540
Eyelid growth removal
A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid.
13 $230 $400
Nasal tear duct probing with tube or stent insertion
A procedure to open a blocked tear duct by probing the area and inserting a tube or stent to maintain drainage.
13 $114 $713
Removal of foreign body or stone from tear passages
A procedure to remove a foreign object or stone from the tear ducts. This clears blockages in the passages that drain tears from the eye.
12 $373 $712
Brow paralysis repair
Surgical procedure to correct paralysis of the eyebrow muscles. This intervention aims to restore position and function to the affected area.
11 $355 $1,900
Creation of drainage tract from tear sac to nasal cavity
A surgical procedure to create a new passage allowing tears to drain from the tear sac directly into the nasal cavity.
11 $648 $1,064
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.
0.2% high complexity
85.0% medium
14.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,995
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $428/year across 7 years
Top 31% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
87
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
$2,995 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$893
2023
$685
2022
$307
2021
$360
2020
$212
2019
$424
2018
$115

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$346
ABBVIE INC.
$220
Genentech USA, Inc.
$120
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Alcon Vision LLC
$102
Top 3 companies account for 76.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$440
Genentech USA, Inc.
$395
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$346
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$225
ABBVIE INC.
$220
Alcon Vision LLC
$214
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$177
AbbVie Inc.
$171
Allergan Inc.
$163
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$162
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$144
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$121
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$110
AbbVie, Inc.
$87
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 39.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BEOVU · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · CLARUS 500 Fundus Camera · ENVISTA · HYDRUS Microstent · Humira · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · VABYSMO · Vabysmo
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
364
Per 100K population
23.0
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SACRAMENTO
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. Berris is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% 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. Berris experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Berris performed 5,200 botox injection, per unit 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. Berris receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Berris received a total of $2,995 from 15 companies across 87 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. Berris's costs compare to other opticians in Sacramento?
Dr. Berris's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Berris) 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 →