Medicare Enrolled
Dr. A. Silvia Ross, M.D.
Optician · Raleigh, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Ross
Dr. A. Silvia Ross is an optician specialist in Raleigh, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ross performed 248,650 Medicare services across 3,283 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ross received a total of $386,537 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1499 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ross 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 0% volume in NC
$386,537 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗248,650
Medicare services
Top 0% in NC for optician
3,283
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~12,432 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 90,640 | $5 | $7 |
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
86,000 | $4 | $9 |
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 21,840 | $8 | $12 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
20,350 | $10 | $33 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
10,550 | $32 | $61 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 9,061 | $18 | $25 |
| Infliximab infusion (Remicade) An injection of infliximab, excluding biosimilar versions, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
2,790 | $26 | $101 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
1,232 | $1 | $62 |
| 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. |
753 | $85 | $156 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
519 | $4 | $25 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
501 | $5 | $46 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
449 | $8 | $40 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
444 | $10 | $20 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
437 | $39 | $163 |
| 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. |
358 | $60 | $121 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
347 | $16 | $73 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
314 | $46 | $170 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
300 | $96 | $251 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
235 | $6 | $200 |
| 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. |
182 | $127 | $207 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
171 | $21 | $84 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
160 | $11 | $71 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
130 | $29 | $65 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
124 | $1 | $15 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
101 | $8 | $11 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
73 | $5 | $28 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
63 | $4 | $35 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 60 | $8 | $60 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 60 | $153 | $297 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
56 | $5 | $24 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
52 | $45 | $127 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
48 | $11 | $30 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
39 | $35 | $210 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 30 | $9 | $60 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
28 | $4 | $42 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
25 | $34 | $89 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
25 | $13 | $30 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 25 | $6 | $18 |
| 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. |
23 | $111 | $297 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
22 | $3 | $11 |
| 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. |
21 | $42 | $96 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
12 | $48 | $300 |
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.
14.3% high complexity
84.0% medium
1.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$386,537
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $55,220/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NC for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
1,499
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$307,424 (79.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$65,015 (16.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,098 (3.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$45,436
2023
$55,345
2022
$51,928
2021
$53,230
2020
$46,004
2019
$87,878
2018
$46,716
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$13,663
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$9,946
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$8,509
ABBVIE INC.
$7,103
UCB, Inc.
$2,102
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,583
Amgen Inc.
$563
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$373
PFIZER INC.
$337
Lilly USA, LLC
$223
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$170
Organon Llc
$161
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$151
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$60
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$60
Radius Health, Inc.
$57
Eli Lilly and Company
$48
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Sandoz Inc.
$40
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$37
Genentech USA, Inc.
$36
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$24
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 70.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$66,676
Lilly USA, LLC
$65,153
AbbVie Inc.
$52,766
Amgen Inc.
$51,267
GENZYME CORPORATION
$25,490
ABBVIE INC.
$21,786
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$21,715
AbbVie, Inc.
$17,490
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$11,005
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$9,926
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$9,776
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$7,696
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$6,570
UCB, Inc.
$5,846
PFIZER INTERNATIONAL LLC
$4,500
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$2,311
Radius Health, Inc.
$1,116
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$699
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$698
Genentech USA, Inc.
$562
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$364
Celgene Corporation
$329
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$324
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$274
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$237
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$217
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$201
Horizon Pharma plc
$188
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$185
Organon Llc
$161
Organon LLC
$160
Sobi, Inc
$119
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$111
Mallinckrodt LLC
$107
Bioventus LLC
$85
Boston Scientific Corporation
$57
Eli Lilly and Company
$48
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$41
Sandoz Inc.
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.
$33
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$27
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$24
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$22
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$13
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$13
Top 3 companies account for 47.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · AVSOLA · Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · DUEXIS · DUZALLO · EMGALITY · EVENITY · Enbrel · FORTEO · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · Humira · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LUPKYNIS · MONOVISC · Mitigare · OFEV · OLUMIANT · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · Otezla · PENNSAID · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · STRENSIQ · Sotyktu · Strensiq · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tyenne · Tymlos · Uloric · Ultomiris · XELJANZ · ZTLido
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 (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for optician in NC.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
236
Per 100K population
20.5
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
REX HOSPITAL
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Ross is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NC), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of NC peers, 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. Ross experienced with tocilizumab injection (actemra)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ross performed 90,640 tocilizumab injection (actemra) 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. Ross receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ross received a total of $386,537 from 49 companies across 1,499 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. Ross's costs compare to other opticians in Raleigh?
Dr. Ross's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Ross) 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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