Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Johnny Gayton, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Warner Robins, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gayton
Dr. Johnny Gayton is an ophthalmology specialist in Warner Robins, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gayton performed 3,370 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gayton received a total of $48,602 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 399 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. Gayton 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 27% volume in GA
$48,602 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,370
Medicare services
Top 27% in GA for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$130
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
518 | $28 | $125 |
| 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. |
353 | $390 | $1,302 |
| 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. |
318 | $55 | $125 |
| 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. |
264 | $82 | $212 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
208 | $73 | $162 |
| 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. |
184 | $112 | $250 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
176 | $28 | $270 |
| 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. |
170 | $23 | $150 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
161 | $22 | $95 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
159 | $225 | $833 |
| 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. |
152 | $41 | $155 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
123 | $538 | $1,600 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 88 | $146 | $250 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
87 | $21 | $95 |
| 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. |
72 | $22 | $25 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
64 | $154 | $672 |
| 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. |
63 | $480 | $2,127 |
| 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. |
57 | $77 | $563 |
| 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. |
29 | $11 | $234 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
28 | $7 | $40 |
| 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. |
26 | $109 | $222 |
| Laser release of scar tissue between lens and retina A laser procedure used to remove scar tissue located between the lens and the retina of the eye. |
21 | $263 | $1,048 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens and drainage device insertion This procedure involves the complex removal of a cataract from the eye, followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
17 | $638 | $2,265 |
| Insertion of aqueous fluid drainage device into eye A surgical procedure to place a device in the eye to help drain excess fluid. |
16 | $610 | $2,000 |
| Eye exam, established patient, focused A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom. |
16 | $43 | $210 |
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.
10.5% high complexity
9.9% medium
79.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$48,602
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,943/year across 7 years
Top 5% in GA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
399
Payment records
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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
$2,128
2023
$1,371
2022
$1,007
2021
$1,616
2020
$3,427
2019
$7,076
2018
$31,977
Payments by company (2024)
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$1,232
ABBVIE INC.
$308
Glaukos Corporation
$125
Amgen Inc.
$104
Alcon Vision LLC
$93
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$80
Harrow Eye, LLC
$50
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$35
Iridex Corporation
$30
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$28
Top 3 companies account for 78.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Shire North American Group Inc
$25,829
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$4,008
Omeros Corporation
$2,668
Alcon Research LLC
$2,450
Glaukos Corporation
$1,445
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,399
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$1,345
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$1,261
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$1,166
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$779
NeoMedix Corporation
$750
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$739
Allergan, Inc.
$675
ABBVIE INC.
$552
Allergan Inc.
$509
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$454
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$444
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$288
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$258
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$231
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$212
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$191
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$179
Amgen Inc.
$104
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
TissueTech, Inc.
$75
RxSight Inc
$68
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$65
Harrow Eye, LLC
$50
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$48
Thea Pharma Inc.
$44
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$33
Iridex Corporation
$30
Dompe US, Inc.
$20
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 66.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Avenova · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · Flarex · IC-8 Apthera IOL · IHEEZO · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Luxor · MIEBO · NGENUITY · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROLENSA · PanOptix · Prokera · QUATERA 700 · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Systane · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · Tobradex ST · ULTRA · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XELPROS (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Zerviate · Zioptan · enVista Aspire IOL · enVista MX60 IOL · iAccess Precision Blade · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · rocklatan
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Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
27
County median income
$80,743
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
EMORY HOUSTON HOSPITAL WARNER ROBINS
4.3 mi
4.3 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. Gayton is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in GA), with 21 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. Gayton experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gayton performed 518 corneal topography and eye depth measurement 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. Gayton receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gayton received a total of $48,602 from 37 companies across 399 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. Gayton's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Warner Robins?
Dr. Gayton's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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. Gayton) 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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