Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Bausch, M.D.

Optician · Allentown, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1616 W ALLEN ST, Allentown, PA 18102
6104320201
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1902882129 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. Bausch 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. Bausch

Dr. Andrew Bausch is an optician specialist in Allentown, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bausch performed 1,873 Medicare services across 1,693 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bausch received a total of $7,500 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 156 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Bausch 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 17% volume in PA $7,500 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,873
Medicare services
Top 17% in PA for optician
1,693
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~94 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.
618 $69 $162
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.
324 $53 $109
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
221 $25 $125
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
125 $85 $189
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
123 $241 $950
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.
115 $33 $100
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
107 $22 $128
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
85 $17 $150
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.
54 $363 $2,000
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
39 $17 $52
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.
29 $24 $90
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
22 $6 $78
New patient eye exam, problem focused
A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit.
11 $53 $123
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.
2.9% high complexity
18.7% medium
78.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$7,500
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $1,250/year across 6 years
Top 19% in PA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
156
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
$4,322 (57.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,177 (29.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,000 (13.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$97
2022
$499
2021
$361
2020
$178
2019
$4,057
2018
$2,306

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$41
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Alcon Vision LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 82.3% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$3,688
Glaukos Corporation
$1,000
Allergan Inc.
$522
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$381
Alcon Vision LLC
$376
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$226
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$205
Shire North American Group Inc
$172
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$141
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$131
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$118
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$78
ABBVIE INC.
$75
Allergan, Inc.
$71
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$45
AbbVie Inc.
$41
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$37
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$34
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$33
RxSight Inc
$19
Alcon Research LLC
$12
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 69.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BESIVANCE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · Cequa · Clareon · DURYSTA · ILUX · INVELTYS · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Luxor · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · PROLENSA · PanOptix · RESTASIS · ReSure Sealant · Rocklatan · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · VUITY · VYZULTA · Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System · XELPROS · XIIDRA
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 (58%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
139
Per 100K population
37.0
County median income
$77,493
Nearest hospital
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
2.7 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 2023
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. Bausch is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of PA 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. Bausch experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bausch performed 618 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. Bausch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bausch received a total of $7,500 from 23 companies across 156 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. Bausch's costs compare to other opticians in Allentown?
Dr. Bausch'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. Bausch) 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 →