Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Blair Armstrong, M.D.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Langhorne, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Armstrong
Dr. Blair Armstrong is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician in Langhorne, PA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Armstrong performed 1,675 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Armstrong received a total of $2,865 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 73 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. Armstrong 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 38% volume in PA
$2,865 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,675
Medicare services
Top 38% in PA for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$96
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
230 | $64 | $106 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
197 | $93 | $148 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
196 | $17 | $55 |
| 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. |
143 | $50 | $112 |
| 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. |
137 | $71 | $103 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
102 | $30 | $65 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
100 | $27 | $65 |
| 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. |
90 | $90 | $195 |
| 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. |
49 | $83 | $132 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
48 | $30 | $96 |
| 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. |
46 | $430 | $1,125 |
| 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. |
42 | $40 | $92 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
41 | $16 | $55 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
28 | $224 | $364 |
| 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. |
27 | $108 | $192 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 23 | $650 | $2,432 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
21 | $268 | $500 |
| Eyelid biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination. |
19 | $141 | $313 |
| 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. |
19 | $271 | $1,025 |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening A procedure to widen the opening of the tear drainage system to improve the flow of tears from the eye. |
17 | $82 | $165 |
| 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. |
16 | $143 | $451 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
16 | $101 | $165 |
| 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. |
15 | $449 | $982 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
15 | $580 | $1,325 |
| Upper eyelid muscle shortening or advancement A surgical procedure to shorten or advance the upper eyelid muscle. It is performed to correct drooping or paralysis of the eyelid. |
13 | $516 | $1,453 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
13 | $20 | $60 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
12 | $9 | $25 |
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.
2.7% high complexity
13.9% medium
83.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,865
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $409/year across 7 years
Top 19% in PA for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
73
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
$603
2023
$230
2022
$376
2021
$70
2020
$33
2019
$951
2018
$602
Payments by company (2024)
Alcon Vision LLC
$130
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$101
Harrow Eye, LLC
$82
Amgen Inc.
$74
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$36
Dompe US, Inc.
$34
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Thea Pharma Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Merz North America, Inc.
$515
Synergeyes, Inc.
$447
Alcon Vision LLC
$350
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$254
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$166
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$151
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$128
Allergan Inc.
$125
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$115
Harrow Eye, LLC
$82
Amgen Inc.
$74
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$52
AbbVie Inc.
$51
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$42
ABBVIE INC.
$40
Dompe US, Inc.
$34
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Thea Pharma Inc.
$30
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$27
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$24
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$22
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 45.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · Duette Contact Lenses · ILUX · IYUZEH · LUMIGAN · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · SOLIRIS · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · VEVYE · VUITY · XDEMVY · XEOMIN · 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 →
Geographic Context
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
6
County median income
$111,951
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
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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. Armstrong is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Armstrong experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Armstrong performed 230 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Armstrong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Armstrong received a total of $2,865 from 24 companies across 73 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. Armstrong's costs compare to other ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians in Langhorne?
Dr. Armstrong's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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. Armstrong) 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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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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