Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bret Crumpton, D.O.
Ophthalmology · Columbus, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Crumpton
Dr. Bret Crumpton is an ophthalmology specialist in Columbus, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Crumpton performed 4,778 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Crumpton received a total of $11,818 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 321 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Crumpton 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 15% volume in GA
$11,818 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,778
Medicare services
Top 15% in GA for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
805 | $24 | $63 |
| 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. |
724 | $58 | $154 |
| 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. |
567 | $41 | $101 |
| 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. |
482 | $82 | $205 |
| 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. |
480 | $22 | $60 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
469 | $77 | $206 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
351 | $18 | $48 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning. |
237 | $87 | $210 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
148 | $22 | $61 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
109 | $27 | $67 |
| 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. |
88 | $319 | $1,023 |
| 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. |
48 | $98 | $291 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
43 | $7 | $22 |
| 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. |
42 | $22 | $40 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
40 | $544 | $1,385 |
| Laser destruction of lens tissue A procedure that uses a laser to destroy or remove tissue within the eye's lens. |
33 | $293 | $867 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
28 | $433 | $1,473 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
24 | $167 | $468 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
22 | $344 | $1,208 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
21 | $240 | $605 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
17 | $479 | $1,505 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.8% high complexity
20.0% medium
78.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,818
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,688/year across 7 years
Top 13% in GA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
321
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,860
2023
$2,106
2022
$2,178
2021
$983
2020
$2,404
2019
$496
2018
$790
Payments by company (2024)
Alcon Vision LLC
$859
ABBVIE INC.
$604
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$404
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$350
Glaukos Corporation
$149
Nova Eye, Inc.
$105
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Amgen Inc.
$67
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$57
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$36
Thea Pharma Inc.
$35
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$32
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$22
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Harrow Eye, LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 65.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$1,722
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,600
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$1,216
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,118
ABBVIE INC.
$1,065
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$742
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$497
Allergan Inc.
$470
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$429
Glaukos Corporation
$308
AbbVie Inc.
$265
RxSight Inc
$264
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$216
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$207
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$184
Shire North American Group Inc
$175
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$160
Iridex Corporation
$121
TearLab Corp
$118
Thea Pharma Inc.
$113
Nova Eye, Inc.
$105
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$93
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$91
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$86
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$80
Amgen Inc.
$67
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$34
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$24
Akorn, Inc.
$21
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$20
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$19
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 38.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Avenova · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CE-marked KXLA system · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · HYDRUS Microstent · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · IYUZEH · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · None Specified · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RESTASIS · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Zioptan · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · rhopressa · rocklatan
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
14
County median income
$56,622
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Crumpton is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in GA), 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. Crumpton experienced with optic nerve imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Crumpton performed 805 optic nerve imaging (oct scan) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Crumpton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Crumpton received a total of $11,818 from 36 companies across 321 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Crumpton's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Columbus?
Dr. Crumpton's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Crumpton) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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