Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Henry, MD

Ophthalmology · Visalia, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5021 W NOBLE AVE, Visalia, CA 93277
5596279393
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1689644817 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. Henry

Dr. Michael Henry is an ophthalmology specialist in Visalia, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Henry performed 4,945 Medicare services across 2,869 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Henry received a total of $2,871 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 78 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. Henry 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 20% volume in CA $2,871 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,945
Medicare services
Top 20% in CA for ophthalmology
2,869
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~247 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.
1,512 $5 $14
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
649 $93 $167
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.
428 $390 $2,048
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
397 $29 $200
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.
278 $27 $95
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.
208 $65 $98
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.
208 $98 $145
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
188 $18 $75
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
147 $28 $94
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
144 $32 $94
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
143 $102 $202
Visual field test, limited
A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field.
131 $24 $102
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
120 $257 $900
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.
101 $79 $141
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 74 $684 $2,781
Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face.
55 $119 $609
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.
34 $16 $241
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.
29 $58 $114
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.
25 $49 $153
Eye deviation and range of motion exam
An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes.
21 $49 $75
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
19 $570 $2,274
Eyelid growth removal
A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid.
18 $240 $562
Dilation of tear drainage opening
A procedure to widen the opening of the tear drainage system to improve the flow of tears from the eye.
16 $79 $324
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.
8.7% high complexity
36.5% medium
54.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,871
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $410/year across 7 years
Top 35% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
78
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
$2,871 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$717
2023
$671
2022
$220
2021
$215
2020
$140
2019
$757
2018
$150

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$361
Glaukos Corporation
$234
Amgen Inc.
$54
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$34
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Top 3 companies account for 90.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$865
Glaukos Corporation
$701
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$254
Omeros Corporation
$149
RxSight Inc
$143
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$119
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$107
TISSUETECH, INC.
$86
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$66
TissueTech, Inc.
$57
Amgen Inc.
$54
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$34
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$23
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Allergan Inc.
$17
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 63.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BEOVU · BOTOX COSMETIC · CE-marked KXLA system · Centurion · Clareon · HYDRUS Microstent · KXL system (not refurbished) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · Luxor · MIEBO · None Specified · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · PROKERA · PanOptix · Prokera · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · iAccess Precision Blade · iDose · iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · iStent · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa
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

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
3.6
County median income
$69,489
Nearest hospital
KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
6.2 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. Henry is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Henry experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Henry performed 1,512 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. Henry receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Henry received a total of $2,871 from 18 companies across 78 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. Henry's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Visalia?
Dr. Henry's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Henry) 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 →