Dr. Roger Wu, O.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Wu
Dr. Roger Wu is an optometrist in West Covina, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wu performed 6,567 Medicare services across 4,102 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wu received a total of $4,177 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 143 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Wu 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of foreign body from external eye This procedure involves the removal of a foreign object from the conjunctiva, which is the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. |
986 | $16 | $33 |
| 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. |
939 | $78 | $102 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
889 | $130 | $170 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
612 | $148 | $200 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
441 | $32 | $49 |
| 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. |
428 | $9 | $27 |
| 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. |
361 | $40 | $66 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
339 | $55 | $79 |
| Scar removal of eyelid lining Surgical removal of scar tissue from the inner lining of the eyelid caused by a previous infection. |
316 | $36 | $70 |
| 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. |
170 | $55 | $80 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
166 | $33 | $52 |
| Ultrasound of eye using water bath method An ultrasound imaging test of the eye that uses a water bath technique to visualize internal eye structures. |
130 | $68 | $123 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
124 | $9 | $17 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
123 | $123 | $180 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
95 | $30 | $52 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
89 | $1,246 | $1,744 |
| 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. |
65 | $59 | $96 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning. |
65 | $116 | $162 |
| Visual evoked potential test A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli. |
65 | $60 | $115 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
44 | $19 | $30 |
| 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. |
40 | $31 | $91 |
| 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. |
37 | $37 | $84 |
| Extended color vision testing A comprehensive eye exam that includes specialized tests to evaluate color vision. |
27 | $43 | $56 |
| 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. |
16 | $43 | $85 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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 7% for optometrist in CA.
Geographic Context
4.4 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. Wu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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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