Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Meagher, OD

Optometrist · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
1200 W GODFREY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19141
2152766173
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1073982401 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. Meagher 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. Meagher

Dr. Andrew Meagher is an optometrist in Philadelphia, PA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Meagher performed 527 Medicare services across 502 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Meagher received a total of $8,935 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 110 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Meagher 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.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 31% volume in PA $8,935 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
527
Medicare services
Top 31% in PA for optometrist
502
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~53 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.
93 $79 $132
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.
86 $42 $125
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.
85 $61 $91
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
67 $19 $60
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
63 $24 $84
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.
58 $27 $80
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.
27 $84 $112
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.
22 $62 $86
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
13 $86 $160
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
13 $34 $100
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,935
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,276/year across 7 years
Top 2% in PA for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
110
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
$4,525 (50.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,536 (39.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$873 (9.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,342
2023
$746
2022
$1,583
2021
$828
2020
$32
2019
$17
2018
$387

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$4,525
Alcon Vision LLC
$472
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$150
Glaukos Corporation
$105
Thea Pharma Inc.
$48
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$43
Top 3 companies account for 96.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$4,884
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,372
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$950
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$673
Allergan, Inc.
$299
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$181
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$150
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$125
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Glaukos Corporation
$105
Thea Pharma Inc.
$48
Allergan Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 80.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · BIOTRUE · Cequa · DAILIES · DAILIES TOTAL1 · HYDRUS Microstent · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LUMIGAN · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Radius · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TOTAL30 · TYRVAYA · ULTRA · VUITY · VYZULTA · Wavelight Refractive Suite · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass System · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 (51%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optometrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for optometrist in PA.

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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
1,003
Per 100K population
63.4
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
JEFFERSON EINSTEIN PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Meagher is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of PA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Meagher experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Meagher performed 93 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. Meagher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Meagher received a total of $8,935 from 12 companies across 110 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. Meagher's costs compare to other optometrists in Philadelphia?
Dr. Meagher's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Meagher) 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 →