Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Francisco Tellez, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Wyomissing, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1802 PAPERMILL RD, Wyomissing, PA 19610
6103720712
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1285624684 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tellez

Dr. Francisco Tellez is an ophthalmology specialist in Wyomissing, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tellez performed 4,270 Medicare services across 3,030 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tellez received a total of $1,734 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 84 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Tellez 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 20% volume in PA $1,734 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,270
Medicare services
Top 20% in PA for ophthalmology
3,030
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~214 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.
1,191 $84 $239
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.
780 $43 $125
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
576 $26 $98
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
484 $25 $98
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.
424 $62 $166
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
175 $19 $95
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
111 $31 $158
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
90 $178 $674
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
81 $25 $90
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.
72 $97 $283
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
55 $237 $750
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
49 $8 $60
Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion
Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye.
34 $525 $4,600
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 $25 $150
Insertion of aqueous fluid drainage device into eye
A surgical procedure to place a device in the eye to help drain excess fluid.
24 $634 $1,567
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
22 $137 $614
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 21 $170 $376
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.
17 $9 $17
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.
17 $15 $148
Laser destruction of lens tissue
A procedure that uses a laser to destroy or remove tissue within the eye's lens.
15 $301 $900
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.
0.4% high complexity
27.9% medium
71.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,734
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $248/year across 7 years
Top 41% in PA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
84
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
$1,680 (96.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$55 (3.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$202
2023
$213
2022
$401
2021
$273
2020
$133
2019
$119
2018
$393

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$98
ABBVIE INC.
$31
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$30
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 78.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$422
Shire North American Group Inc
$209
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$115
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$110
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$91
Allergan, Inc.
$86
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$76
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$75
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$43
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$39
Glaukos Corporation
$33
AbbVie Inc.
$33
Allergan Inc.
$28
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
TISSUETECH, INC.
$18
Quidel Corporation
$15
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$14
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Dompe US, Inc.
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Eye Health · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · INVELTYS · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PanOptix · RESTASIS · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · STELLARIS · Simbrinza · Syfovre · TECNIS IOL · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Symphony IOL · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
40
Per 100K population
9.3
County median income
$77,684
Nearest hospital
SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF READING
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. Tellez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Tellez experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tellez performed 1,191 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. Tellez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tellez received a total of $1,734 from 24 companies across 84 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. Tellez's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Wyomissing?
Dr. Tellez's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Tellez) 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 →