Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Katherine Lynch, O.D.

Optometrist · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60616
3129497211
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1427316918 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Lynch 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. Lynch

Dr. Katherine Lynch is an optometrist in Chicago, IL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lynch performed 156 Medicare services across 138 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lynch received a total of $5,741 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 65 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lynch is 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 156 Medicare services $5,741 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
156
Medicare services
Bottom 39% in IL for optometrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
138
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~11 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
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.
 45 $72 $136
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
 25 $93 $199
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.
 24 $72 $135
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.
 21 $99 $207
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
 15 $31 $84
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
 15 $34 $94
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.
 11 $32 $152
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,741
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $820/year across 7 years
Top 4% in IL for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
65
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,664 (63.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,077 (36.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$26
2023
$558
2022
$75
2021
$899
2020
$66
2019
$3,752
2018
$365

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
RxSight Inc
$26
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$3,664
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$247
Glaukos Corporation
$226
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$200
Alcon Vision LLC
$193
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$187
ABBVIE INC.
$177
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$135
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$122
NotalVision
$112
Allergan Inc.
$90
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$66
RxSight Inc
$44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Dompe US, Inc.
$33
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$32
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$26
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 72.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALDEN SCLERAL ZENLENS · ALPHAGAN P · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Acuvue · Cequa · Clareon · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · EYLEA · EYSUVIS · ForeseeHome · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · KXL System · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR (DISPOSABLE) · LOTEMAX · LUMIGAN · MEIBOMIAN GLAND EVALUATOR · MIEBO · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · PROLENSA · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · VUITY · VYZULTA · Wavelight Refractive Suite · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · rocklatan
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 →

The majority of payments (64%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for optometrist in IL.

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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
1,286
Per 100K population
24.8
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
INSIGHT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER CHICAGO
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lynch is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% of IL peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lynch experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lynch performed 45 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Lynch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lynch received a total of $5,741 from 19 companies across 65 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. Lynch's costs compare to other optometrists in Chicago?
Dr. Lynch's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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 High for Dr. Lynch) 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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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 →