Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lauren Hock, MD

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
840 WALNUT ST STE 1110, Philadelphia, PA 19107
2159283197
In practice since 2017 (9 years)
NPI: 1750810164 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. Hock 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. Hock

Dr. Lauren Hock is a glaucoma specialist physician in Philadelphia, PA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hock performed 1,101 Medicare services across 893 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hock received a total of $1,285 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 22 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Hock 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.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ 1,101 Medicare services $1,285 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,101
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in PA for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
893
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~122 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
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.
250 $100 $175
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.
231 $49 $105
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.
201 $69 $120
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
131 $28 $65
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
125 $22 $45
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
35 $203 $550
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
34 $9 $25
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.
32 $30 $85
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.
24 $129 $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.
15 $247 $1,400
Laser destruction of lens tissue
A procedure that uses a laser to destroy or remove tissue within the eye's lens.
12 $369 $1,067
Eye shunt creation with tissue graft
A surgical procedure to create a drainage pathway for eye fluid using a tissue graft to improve fluid flow.
11 $952 $2,500
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.
1.4% high complexity
15.0% medium
83.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,285
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $257/year across 5 years
Bottom 24% in PA for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
11
Companies
22
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
$1,285 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$73
2023
$360
2022
$299
2021
$428
2019
$124

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$36
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$267
Glaukos Corporation
$240
Alcon Vision LLC
$156
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$124
ABBVIE INC.
$112
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$107
Allergan, Inc.
$100
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$84
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$36
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · DURYSTA · HYDRUS Microstent · ISTENT INJECT W · Kahook Dual Blade · VUITY · VYZULTA · Xelpros · iStent inject W · 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Glaucoma specialist physicians within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY 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. Hock is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Hock experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hock performed 250 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Hock receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hock received a total of $1,285 from 11 companies across 22 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. Hock's costs compare to other glaucoma specialist physicians in Philadelphia?
Dr. Hock's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Hock) 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 →