Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Maura Trail-O'Brien, OD

Optometrist · Haverhill, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
72 MERRIMACK ST, Haverhill, MA 01830
9783740386
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1093741530 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Trail-O'Brien

Dr. Maura Trail-O'Brien is an optometrist in Haverhill, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Trail-O'Brien performed 1,280 Medicare services across 1,225 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Trail-O'Brien received a total of $1,208 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 53 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. Trail-O'Brien 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 10% volume in MA $1,208 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,280
Medicare services
Top 10% in MA for optometrist
1,225
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~64 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
547 $98 $350
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.
321 $67 $246
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
125 $106 $400
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.
111 $32 $180
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
110 $28 $150
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
38 $36 $150
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.
16 $51 $250
New patient eye exam, problem focused
A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit.
12 $59 $250
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 ↗
$1,208
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $201/year across 6 years
Top 22% in MA for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
53
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
$1,208 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$374
2023
$419
2022
$219
2021
$104
2019
$68
2018
$24

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Genentech USA, Inc.
$91
ABBVIE INC.
$73
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$62
Dompe US, Inc.
$58
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 62.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$173
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$135
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$110
Dompe US, Inc.
$93
Genentech USA, Inc.
$91
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$61
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$58
Alcon Vision LLC
$58
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$58
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$46
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$44
Shire North American Group Inc
$24
Allergan, Inc.
$24
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$23
Thea Pharma Inc.
$22
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · BIOTRUE ONE DAY · BTOD · Cequa · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · ILUVIEN · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OXERVATE · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · Susvimo · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · Zerviate · 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 →

Most payments (100%) 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
385
Per 100K population
47.7
County median income
$99,431
Nearest hospital
WHITTIER PAVILION
0.0 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. Trail-O'Brien is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Trail-O'Brien experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Trail-O'Brien performed 547 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Trail-O'Brien receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Trail-O'Brien received a total of $1,208 from 19 companies across 53 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. Trail-O'Brien's costs compare to other optometrists in Haverhill?
Dr. Trail-O'Brien's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Trail-O'Brien) 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 →