Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jose Bigles-Geigel, M.D
Ophthalmology · Covington, 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. Bigles-Geigel
Dr. Jose Bigles-Geigel is an ophthalmology specialist in Covington, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bigles-Geigel performed 2,550 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bigles-Geigel received a total of $107,593 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 341 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. Bigles-Geigel 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 39% volume in GA
$107,593 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,550
Medicare services
Top 39% in GA for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$101
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
454 | $58 | $115 |
| 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. |
383 | $80 | $160 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
336 | $29 | $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. |
325 | $24 | $120 |
| 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. |
282 | $411 | $1,900 |
| 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. |
156 | $30 | $130 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
147 | $16 | $90 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
115 | $238 | $750 |
| 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. |
107 | $109 | $240 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
95 | $27 | $90 |
| 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. |
53 | $39 | $70 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
39 | $92 | $180 |
| Medication injection into the eye A procedure involving the injection of medication directly into the eye. The specific type of medication or clinical purpose is not defined in the provided description. |
23 | $87 | $300 |
| 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. |
19 | $79 | $160 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
16 | $581 | $2,400 |
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.
11.1% high complexity
10.4% medium
78.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$107,593
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,370/year across 7 years
Top 2% in GA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
341
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
$33,393
2023
$40,925
2022
$16,993
2021
$1,163
2020
$1,198
2019
$1,119
2018
$12,802
Payments by company (2024)
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$16,285
RxSight Inc
$15,007
Glaukos Corporation
$1,162
ABBVIE INC.
$235
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$195
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$163
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$102
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$81
Amgen Inc.
$76
Alcon Vision LLC
$47
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 97.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
RxSight Inc
$48,056
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$43,446
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$8,014
Glaukos Corporation
$1,972
Allergan, Inc.
$596
Alcon Vision LLC
$497
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$433
Notal Vision, Inc.
$422
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$397
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$384
ABBVIE INC.
$353
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$290
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$271
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$241
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$214
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$196
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$195
AbbVie Inc.
$180
Allergan Inc.
$149
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$147
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$144
Genentech USA, Inc.
$130
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$87
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$86
Amgen Inc.
$76
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$75
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$73
Shire North American Group Inc
$55
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$55
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$50
Omeros Corporation
$35
Dompe US, Inc.
$30
STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
$25
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$24
Thea Pharma Inc.
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
TissueTech, Inc.
$18
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
LKC Technologies, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 92.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · Avenova · BROMSITE · CATALYS Laser System · CATALYS SYSTEM · CE-marked KXLA system · Catalys Laser System · Catalys System · Catalyst System · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · INVELTYS · IOL · ISTENT INJECT W · IYUZEH · Izervay · KXL SYSTEM · KXL System · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMERA · LUMERA 300 · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · NGENUITY · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · ORA · ORA System VerifEye · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Photrexa · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Radius · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SMART Suite · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · TearScience Lipiflow System · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · VABYSMO · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · VYZULTA · Wavelight · Whitestar Signature Pro · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · rhopressa · rocklatan
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Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
28
County median income
$73,732
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL
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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. Bigles-Geigel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Bigles-Geigel experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bigles-Geigel performed 454 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Bigles-Geigel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bigles-Geigel received a total of $107,593 from 40 companies across 341 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. Bigles-Geigel's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Covington?
Dr. Bigles-Geigel's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Bigles-Geigel) 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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