Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jewel Liao, MD
Ophthalmology · Ventura, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Liao 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. Liao
Dr. Jewel Liao is an ophthalmology specialist in Ventura, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Liao performed 5,692 Medicare services across 4,451 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Liao received a total of $8,786 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 285 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. Liao 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in CA
$8,786 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,692
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for ophthalmology
4,451
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~379 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. |
852 | $66 | $106 |
| 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. |
800 | $28 | $45 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
559 | $22 | $22 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
507 | $92 | $153 |
| 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. |
339 | $92 | $150 |
| 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. |
312 | $68 | $109 |
| 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. |
288 | $46 | $77 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
267 | $29 | $50 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
258 | $24 | $45 |
| 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. |
175 | $112 | $194 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
150 | $85 | $141 |
| Dark adaptation test This test evaluates how well your eyes adjust to changes in light and dark conditions. It includes an interpretation of the results and a formal report. |
148 | $35 | $60 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning. |
111 | $107 | $159 |
| Pattern electroretinogram (PERG) A test that records the electrical responses of the retina to visual stimuli. The procedure includes interpretation and a written report of the results. |
93 | $60 | $94 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
92 | $8 | $13 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
86 | $30 | $51 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
75 | $20 | $33 |
| Imaging of front third of eye Imaging of the front third of the eye. |
74 | $22 | $41 |
| Visual evoked potential test A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli. |
68 | $54 | $86 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
66 | $108 | $181 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
56 | $179 | $306 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
56 | $247 | $397 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
52 | $19 | $29 |
| 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. |
50 | $398 | $751 |
| 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. |
49 | $15 | $33 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
36 | $27 | $47 |
| 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. |
30 | $37 | $68 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
28 | $603 | $878 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
15 | $28 | $44 |
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.
0.9% high complexity
12.4% medium
86.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,786
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,255/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
285
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
$8,786 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,394
2023
$1,306
2022
$1,533
2021
$2,113
2020
$755
2019
$1,379
2018
$305
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$368
Alcon Vision LLC
$237
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$204
Amgen Inc.
$155
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$63
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
RxSight Inc
$57
Dompe US, Inc.
$57
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$31
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$21
Thea Pharma Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 58.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$1,143
Allergan Inc.
$815
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$788
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$674
Alcon Vision LLC
$627
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$510
ABBVIE INC.
$498
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$458
RxSight Inc
$323
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$322
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$302
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$220
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$217
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$204
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$187
Dompe US, Inc.
$167
Glaukos Corporation
$156
Amgen Inc.
$155
Shire North American Group Inc
$145
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$128
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$127
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$100
Vapotherm Inc
$96
Thea Pharma Inc.
$60
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$40
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$28
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$23
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$22
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$21
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$18
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Akorn, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 31.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · ILEVRO · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · Izervay · JARDIANCE · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · Tobradex ST · VAPOTHERM · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Zerviate · Zioptan · enVista Aspire IOL · 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.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
6.6
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
VENTURA COUNTY 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. Liao is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of CA peers, with 15 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. Liao experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Liao performed 852 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. Liao receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Liao received a total of $8,786 from 34 companies across 285 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. Liao's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Ventura?
Dr. Liao's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Liao) 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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