Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Augustine Kellis, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Chardon, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
150 7TH AVE, Chardon, OH 44024
4402852020
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1437193828 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. Kellis

Dr. Augustine Kellis is an ophthalmology specialist in Chardon, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kellis performed 1,614 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kellis received a total of $1,768 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 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. Kellis 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 of NPI registration ▲ 1,614 Medicare services $1,768 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,614
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in OH for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$152
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.
203 $21 $110
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.
202 $105 $300
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.
178 $394 $1,600
Visual field test, limited
A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field.
132 $22 $55
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.
107 $53 $150
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.
98 $80 $200
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
97 $223 $600
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 90 $598 $3,000
Brow paralysis repair
Surgical procedure to correct paralysis of the eyebrow muscles. This intervention aims to restore position and function to the affected area.
73 $265 $1,937
Eyelid growth removal
A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid.
71 $127 $595
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
56 $15 $50
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
49 $18 $100
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
49 $25 $100
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
38 $61 $175
Nasal tear duct probing
A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye.
32 $113 $301
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.
30 $42 $125
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
21 $5 $50
Eyelid drooping or paralysis tissue removal
A surgical procedure to remove tissue, muscle, and membrane to correct eyelid drooping or paralysis.
20 $382 $1,400
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
17 $65 $200
Eyelid biopsy
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination.
15 $118 $300
Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect
A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance.
13 $295 $1,550
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
12 $65 $200
Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less.
11 $413 $1,400
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.
11.0% high complexity
8.3% medium
80.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,768
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $253/year across 7 years
Top 42% in OH for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
62
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
$254
2023
$202
2022
$113
2021
$194
2020
$284
2019
$265
2018
$456

Payments by company (2024)

Alcon Vision LLC
$205
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$27
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$650
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$465
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$156
Shire North American Group Inc
$79
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$64
Allergan Inc.
$43
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$40
Allergan, Inc.
$33
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$31
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$27
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Mallinckrodt LLC
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Merz North America, Inc.
$18
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$17
Medline Industries, Inc.
$11
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$11
Omeros Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 71.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AIR OPTIX · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Avenova · BIOTRUE · BIOTRUE ONE DAY · BTOD · CEQUA · Centurion · Clareon · DEXTENZA · HYDRUS Microstent · INFUSE · INVELTYS · Luxor · MARLO · None Specified · Omidria · PanOptix · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Table Covers 77X90 · Tecnis Symfony IOL · ULTRA · VUITY · XEOMIN · XIIDRA
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
93
County median income
$100,783
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS
0.0 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. Kellis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Kellis experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kellis performed 203 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. Kellis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kellis received a total of $1,768 from 20 companies across 62 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. Kellis's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Chardon?
Dr. Kellis's average Medicare payment per service is $152. 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. Kellis) 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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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 →