Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jacqueline Carrasco, MD
Ophthalmology · Wynnewood, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Carrasco
Dr. Jacqueline Carrasco is an ophthalmology specialist in Wynnewood, PA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Carrasco performed 7,684 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Carrasco received a total of $51,459 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 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. Carrasco 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 12% volume in PA
$51,459 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,684
Medicare services
Top 12% in PA for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
5,816 | $5 | $15 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
284 | $19 | $65 |
| 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. |
199 | $121 | $245 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
146 | $167 | $396 |
| 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. |
135 | $74 | $105 |
| 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. |
128 | $68 | $121 |
| 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. |
127 | $49 | $130 |
| 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. |
111 | $92 | $152 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
81 | $96 | $178 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 79 | $157 | $623 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
61 | $132 | $338 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
49 | $0 | $10 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
44 | $5 | $24 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 43 | $636 | $2,413 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
40 | $17 | $117 |
| Eyelid drooping or paralysis tissue removal A surgical procedure to remove tissue, muscle, and membrane to correct eyelid drooping or paralysis. |
38 | $516 | $1,263 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
35 | $37 | $93 |
| 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. |
34 | $79 | $159 |
| Tear duct repair by heat, tying, or laser A procedure to repair a tear duct opening using heat, tying, or laser surgery. |
33 | $156 | $530 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
31 | $246 | $494 |
| 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. |
24 | $265 | $1,276 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
22 | $663 | $2,367 |
| Temporary closure of eyelids by suture | 21 | $45 | $333 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
20 | $48 | $93 |
| Injection into eye membrane A procedure involving the injection of a drug or substance into the membrane that covers the eyeball. |
18 | $45 | $234 |
| 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 | $377 | $1,700 |
| Exploration of cavity behind eye A surgical procedure to examine the space located behind the eyeball. |
14 | $1,119 | $2,465 |
| Eyelid margin removal and repair Surgical removal of up to one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid. |
13 | $529 | $1,020 |
| Nasal tear duct probing with tube or stent insertion A procedure to open a blocked tear duct by probing the area and inserting a tube or stent to maintain drainage. |
12 | $114 | $479 |
| Brow paralysis repair Surgical procedure to correct paralysis of the eyebrow muscles. This intervention aims to restore position and function to the affected area. |
11 | $338 | $1,784 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
77.6% medium
22.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$51,459
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,351/year across 7 years
Top 4% in PA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
157
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
$13,177
2023
$12,926
2022
$6,683
2021
$12,093
2020
$5,330
2019
$601
2018
$649
Payments by company (2024)
Amgen Inc.
$13,012
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$55
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$49
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$28
ABBVIE INC.
$18
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$36,153
Amgen Inc.
$13,012
Merz North America, Inc.
$553
Allergan, Inc.
$199
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$176
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$169
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$166
AbbVie Inc.
$155
Allergan Inc.
$147
Alcon Vision LLC
$115
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$94
Shire North American Group Inc
$90
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$79
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$71
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$53
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$48
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$39
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$29
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$28
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$18
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Mallinckrodt LLC
$15
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 96.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CEQUA · Cequa · Clareon · KRYSTEXXA · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · MIEBO · None Specified · PROKERA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TobraDex ST · VYZULTA · XEOMIN · XIIDRA · Xeomin
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
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
533
County median income
$111,521
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MAIN LINE HOSPITAL LANKENAU
0.0 mi
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. Carrasco is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in PA), with 21 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. Carrasco experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Carrasco performed 5,816 botox injection, per unit 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. Carrasco receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Carrasco received a total of $51,459 from 24 companies across 157 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. Carrasco's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Wynnewood?
Dr. Carrasco's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Carrasco) 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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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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