Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Randal Pham, M.D.
Optician · San Jose, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Pham 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. Pham
Dr. Randal Pham is an optician specialist in San Jose, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pham performed 8,592 Medicare services across 1,488 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pham received a total of $14,378 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 385 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. Pham 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 10% volume in CA
$14,378 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,592
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for optician
1,488
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~452 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
6,240 | $4 | $13 |
| 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. |
917 | $85 | $187 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
328 | $117 | $198 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
135 | $37 | $150 |
| 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. |
125 | $35 | $245 |
| Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess A minor surgical procedure to cut open and drain an infected, pus-filled swelling on the eyelid. |
121 | $239 | $520 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
92 | $36 | $246 |
| 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. |
92 | $130 | $300 |
| 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. |
82 | $63 | $177 |
| 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. |
57 | $19 | $174 |
| 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. |
54 | $523 | $5,200 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
49 | $298 | $2,082 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
45 | $24 | $100 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
43 | $46 | $271 |
| Corneal incision to correct astigmatism A surgical procedure involving an incision in the cornea to reshape the eye and correct astigmatism. |
39 | $394 | $1,200 |
| Laser release of scar tissue between lens and retina A laser procedure used to remove scar tissue located between the lens and the retina of the eye. |
31 | $319 | $3,716 |
| 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. |
30 | $115 | $197 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
26 | $33 | $178 |
| 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. |
26 | $84 | $148 |
| Removal of eye fluid | 19 | $75 | $1,137 |
| Fetal sac tissue transplantation to cornea Surgical procedure involving the transplantation of fetal sac tissue to the cornea. |
18 | $648 | $4,833 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 12 | $811 | $1,896 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
11 | $131 | $295 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
2.6% medium
96.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,378
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,054/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
385
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
$14,378 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,238
2023
$1,684
2022
$1,960
2021
$2,099
2020
$1,189
2019
$2,121
2018
$4,087
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$289
Thea Pharma Inc.
$212
Alcon Vision LLC
$185
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$169
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$144
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$128
Harrow Eye, LLC
$43
Amgen Inc.
$24
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$22
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 55.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,769
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$1,404
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$1,163
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$906
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$899
Allergan, Inc.
$855
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$764
Shire North American Group Inc
$737
ABBVIE INC.
$627
Alcon Vision LLC
$532
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$419
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$415
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$403
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$328
Omeros Corporation
$302
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$274
Allergan Inc.
$253
Thea Pharma Inc.
$212
VisionCare Inc.
$190
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$175
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$173
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$169
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$160
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$134
AbbVie, Inc.
$125
Merz North America, Inc.
$122
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$99
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$92
TISSUETECH, INC.
$89
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$89
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$82
Mallinckrodt LLC
$70
Harrow Eye, LLC
$43
Dompe US, Inc.
$43
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
PFIZER INC.
$37
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$33
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$26
Amgen Inc.
$24
AbbVie Inc.
$23
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$22
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$22
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$20
Akorn, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 30.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · Humira · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · Implantable Miniature Telescope · Infiniti · Izervay · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · NURTEC ODT · OMIDRIA · OXERVATE · Omidria · Oxervate · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · UBRELVY · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · XIIDRA · ZERVIATE · ZYLET · Zioptan · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for optician in CA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
465
Per 100K population
24.4
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
SANTA CLARA VALLEY 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. Pham is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of CA peers, 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. Pham experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pham performed 6,240 allergy skin test 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. Pham receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pham received a total of $14,378 from 44 companies across 385 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. Pham's costs compare to other opticians in San Jose?
Dr. Pham's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Pham) 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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