Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Glenn Parris, M.D.
Optician · Lawrenceville, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Parris
Dr. Glenn Parris is an optician specialist in Lawrenceville, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Parris performed 131,666 Medicare services across 1,672 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Parris received a total of $38,771 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1450 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Parris 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in GA
$38,771 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗131,666
Medicare services
Top 1% in GA for optician
1,672
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~7,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 45,296 | $5 | $8 |
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
44,400 | $4 | $13 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
16,208 | $10 | $18 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
11,251 | $33 | $78 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 8,460 | $18 | $35 |
| Infliximab-abda biosimilar injection, 10 mg This code represents the administration of a 10 mg dose of infliximab-abda, a biosimilar medication. It covers the injection of this specific pharmaceutical product. |
2,650 | $29 | $124 |
| 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. |
670 | $63 | $184 |
| 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. |
362 | $90 | $270 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
348 | $11 | $64 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
325 | $51 | $270 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
322 | $12 | $85 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
245 | $4 | $60 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
217 | $102 | $550 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
125 | $40 | $185 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
121 | $53 | $175 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
111 | $22 | $375 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
99 | $1 | $15 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
96 | $3 | $20 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
60 | $25 | $65 |
| 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. |
50 | $118 | $415 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
37 | $4 | $20 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
36 | $30 | $88 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
36 | $23 | $65 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
36 | $51 | $102 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
30 | $28 | $75 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
19 | $30 | $83 |
| X-ray of shoulder, 1 view An X-ray image of the shoulder joint taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the bones and surrounding structures of the shoulder. |
16 | $17 | $49 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 16 | $6 | $30 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
13 | $40 | $155 |
| 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. |
11 | $82 | $273 |
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.
21.3% high complexity
77.7% medium
1.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,771
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,539/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
1,450
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
$27,266 (70.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,934 (20.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,571 (9.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,505
2023
$8,470
2022
$5,605
2021
$11,175
2020
$2,567
2019
$3,511
2018
$1,939
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,530
Amgen Inc.
$991
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$840
UCB, Inc.
$448
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$234
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$229
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$229
PFIZER INC.
$194
GENZYME CORPORATION
$160
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$79
Radius Health, Inc.
$75
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$70
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$59
SOBI, INC
$56
Sandoz Inc.
$48
Cardinal Health Inc
$43
Organon Llc
$40
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$38
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
Eisai Inc.
$26
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 61.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$9,559
UCB, Inc.
$4,847
ABBVIE INC.
$4,602
Amgen Inc.
$3,028
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,005
AbbVie Inc.
$1,677
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,637
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$1,370
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,177
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,098
PFIZER INC.
$956
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$826
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$739
AbbVie, Inc.
$720
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$554
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$497
Lilly USA, LLC
$492
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$482
Horizon Pharma plc
$265
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$196
Genentech USA, Inc.
$193
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$164
Organon LLC
$161
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$161
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
Celgene Corporation
$144
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$121
Radius Health, Inc.
$103
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$99
Sandoz Inc.
$69
Mallinckrodt LLC
$67
SOBI, INC
$56
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$49
Eisai Inc.
$49
Cardinal Health Inc
$43
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$42
Organon Llc
$40
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$32
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$24
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$21
CSL Behring
$21
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$19
Sobi, Inc
$17
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Zyla Life Sciences
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · AVSOLA · Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Dayvigo · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · FORTEO · GLOPERBA · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · HYQVIA · HYRIMOZ · Hizentra · Horizant · Humira · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · Leqembi · Mitigare · NUCALA · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · Otezla · PRIALT · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DISEASE · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · SOLIRIS · SPRIX · STELARA · STRENSIQ · Strensiq · Superion · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TEPEZZA · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · UPTRAVI · WAINUA · XELJANZ
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 (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for optician in GA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
518
Per 100K population
53.6
County median income
$84,823
Nearest hospital
SUMMITRIDGE CENTER- PSYCHIATRY & ADDICTIVE MED
4.7 mi
4.7 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. Parris is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of GA peers, with 18 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. Parris experienced with tocilizumab injection (actemra)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Parris performed 45,296 tocilizumab injection (actemra) 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. Parris receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Parris received a total of $38,771 from 52 companies across 1,450 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. Parris's costs compare to other opticians in Lawrenceville?
Dr. Parris's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Parris) 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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