Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kerry Allen, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Norwalk, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
278 BENEDICT AVE, Norwalk, OH 44857
4196683295
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1184605990 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Allen 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. Allen

Dr. Kerry Allen is an ophthalmology specialist in Norwalk, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Allen performed 1,274 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 $4,301 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 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.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ 1,274 Medicare services $4,301 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,274
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in OH for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$93
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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
397 $79 $210
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.
155 $62 $151
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
123 $90 $250
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
115 $30 $150
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
98 $19 $116
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
89 $77 $275
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.
75 $389 $1,575
Unclassified biologic
A biologic product that does not have a specific HCPCS code assigned.
54 $43 $167
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
42 $25 $150
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
34 $234 $805
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.
27 $41 $250
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
20 $555 $1,840
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
17 $19 $65
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
15 $12 $75
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.
13 $40 $120
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.
5.9% high complexity
19.3% medium
74.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,301
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $614/year across 7 years
Top 20% in OH for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
135
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
$639
2023
$748
2022
$617
2021
$318
2020
$350
2019
$479
2018
$1,150

Payments by company (2024)

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$174
Amgen Inc.
$138
Alcon Vision LLC
$106
ABBVIE INC.
$77
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$61
Glaukos Corporation
$23
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$17
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$16
Thea Pharma Inc.
$15
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan Inc.
$677
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$671
Alcon Vision LLC
$433
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$257
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$250
Shire North American Group Inc
$238
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$163
Allergan, Inc.
$162
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$156
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$150
Amgen Inc.
$138
ABBVIE INC.
$117
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$100
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$100
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$83
Genentech USA, Inc.
$75
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$61
Glaukos Corporation
$52
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$48
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$41
Ivantis, Inc
$39
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$34
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$32
AbbVie Inc.
$31
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$30
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$22
TISSUETECH, INC.
$19
Omeros Corporation
$19
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Thea Pharma Inc.
$15
Merz North America, Inc.
$12
TissueTech, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 41.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA TORIC · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · ILUVIEN · INVELTYS · INVOKANA · IYUZEH · Iluvien · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · OMNI Surgical System · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA System VerifEye · OZURDEX · Omidria · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · RELISTOR · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · VABYSMO · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XARELTO · XELPROS · XEOMIN · XIIDRA · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · rocklatan
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

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County median income
$65,972
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
FISHER-TITUS HOSPITAL
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. Allen is a mixed practice 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. Allen experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Allen performed 397 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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 $4,301 from 34 companies across 135 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 Norwalk?
Dr. Allen's average Medicare payment per service is $93. 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 →