Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Williamson, O.D.

Optometrist · Tyrone, GA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
179 HANDLEY RD, Tyrone, GA 30290
7704861020
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1467510545 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Williamson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Williamson

Dr. Gregory Williamson is an optometrist in Tyrone, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Williamson performed 1,634 Medicare services across 384 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Williamson received a total of $1,837 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 46 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. Williamson 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 in practice ▲ Top 14% volume in GA $1,837 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,634
Medicare services
Top 14% in GA for optometrist
384
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~86 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
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.
1,174 $1 $6
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.
102 $37 $84
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.
88 $66 $109
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
78 $78 $166
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
42 $24 $100
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
40 $25 $100
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.
33 $45 $122
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
30 $90 $188
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.
29 $25 $116
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.
18 $83 $135
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.
71.8% high complexity
5.0% medium
23.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,837
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $306/year across 6 years
Top 27% in GA for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
46
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
$1,321 (71.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$516 (28.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$44
2022
$551
2021
$546
2020
$145
2019
$136
2018
$415

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Optos, Inc.
$27
Alcon Vision LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$319
Allergan, Inc.
$294
CooperVision Inc.
$257
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$225
ABBVIE INC.
$222
Synergeyes, Inc.
$187
Optos, Inc.
$135
Marco Ophthalmic, Inc.
$91
Glaukos Corporation
$54
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$22
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Allergan Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 47.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BIOTRUE ONE DAY · Clariti Contact Lens · Contact Lens · DAILIES · Duette Contact Lenses · KXL System · MyDay Contact Lens · NFC-700 · Non-Product Brand Specific · None Specified · OCT OPHTHALMOSCOPE · OPD-III · Precision 1 · TOTAL30 · VUITY
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 (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
160
Per 100K population
132.6
County median income
$108,986
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL
6.1 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. Williamson is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Williamson experienced with cataract surgery with lens implant?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Williamson performed 1,174 cataract surgery with lens implant 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. Williamson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Williamson received a total of $1,837 from 12 companies across 46 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. Williamson's costs compare to other optometrists in Tyrone?
Dr. Williamson's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Williamson) 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 →