Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Allen, MD

Ophthalmology · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
13532 STEELECROFT PKWY, Charlotte, NC 28278
7042953475
Registered in NPPES since 2011
NPI: 1689968216 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. Allen

Dr. John Allen is an ophthalmology specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Allen performed 49,904 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Allen received a total of $2,242 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 50 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. Allen 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.

✓ 15 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 1% volume in NC $2,242 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
49,904
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$72
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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
39,060 $29 $42
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 2,766 $687 $1,101
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
2,731 $30 $81
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.
2,097 $93 $252
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
1,977 $92 $321
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.
570 $68 $177
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
282 $50 $260
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.
130 $112 $327
Retinal angiography with dye injection
This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body.
98 $102 $224
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.
53 $27 $133
Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures.
34 $34 $224
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
28 $18 $58
Vitreous removal between lens and retina
This procedure involves the removal of the vitreous fluid located between the lens and the retina of the eye.
23 $549 $1,772
Removal of retinal membrane
A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the surface of the retina.
15 $871 $2,247
Suture of iris and lens
A surgical procedure to stitch the iris and lens back into place.
14 $273 $1,236
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
14 $30 $140
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
12 $21 $55
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,242
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $320/year across 7 years
Top 35% in NC for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
50
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

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
$291
2023
$333
2022
$91
2021
$119
2020
$102
2019
$174
2018
$1,132

Payments by company (2024)

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$107
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$48
Davol Inc.
$34
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$25
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 65.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Genentech, Inc.
$1,016
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$241
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$171
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$126
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$112
Genentech USA, Inc.
$85
ABBVIE INC.
$75
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$74
Allergan, Inc.
$70
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$70
Allergan Inc.
$46
Davol Inc.
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
Oculus Surgical Inc.
$32
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$21
AbbVie Inc.
$20
OptiNose US, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 63.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · BEOVU · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · Iluvien · Izervay · Non-Covered Product · OZURDEX · Phasix Mesh · Syfovre · Vabysmo · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · Xhance · YUTIQ
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
95
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE
8.6 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. Allen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), with 15 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. Allen experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Allen performed 39,060 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Allen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Allen received a total of $2,242 from 17 companies across 50 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. Allen's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Charlotte?
Dr. Allen's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Allen) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

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.

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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →