Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amber Dobler-Dixon, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7411 WALLACE BLVD, Amarillo, TX 79106
8063501100
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1235107590 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. Dobler-Dixon 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. Dobler-Dixon

Dr. Amber Dobler-Dixon is an ophthalmology in Amarillo, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dobler-Dixon performed 9,576 Medicare services across 6,979 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dobler-Dixon received a total of $4,438 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 249 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. Dobler-Dixon is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in TX$ $4,438 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,576
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for ophthalmology
6,979
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~479 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Measurement of corneal pressure1,528$8$50
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,528$88$300
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient1,314$85$300
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye1,197$19$88
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)1,029$26$160
Visual field test, extended1,006$43$205
Retinal photography (fundus photo)730$25$185
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)542$65$200
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow436$184$1,260
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness115$8$60
New patient office visit (45-59 min)40$101$400
Insertion of eye fluid drainage device28$784$2,600
Creation of eye fluid drainage tract for treatment of glaucoma with previous scarring26$901$3,725
Revision or repair of operative wound of eye23$401$1,850
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser19$259$1,070
Creation of eye fluid drainage tract for treatment of glaucoma15$844$3,000
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 ↗
$4,438
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $634/year across 7 years
Top 25% in TX for ophthalmology
18
Companies
249
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
$4,438 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$558
2023
$497
2022
$437
2021
$654
2020
$887
2019
$904
2018
$500

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Allergan, Inc.
$847
Allergan Inc.
$773
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$600
ABBVIE INC.
$470
Alcon Vision LLC
$437
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$381
AbbVie Inc.
$300
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$155
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$126
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$67
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$56
TissueTech, Inc.
$53
Shire North American Group Inc
$44
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$44
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$35
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$20
Glaukos Corporation
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 50.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · ALREX · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · DURYSTA · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · VUITY · VYZULTA · XELPROS · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · 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 →

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

Equivalent to $46 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
13.7
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Dobler-Dixon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Dobler-Dixon experienced with measurement of corneal pressure?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dobler-Dixon performed 1,528 measurement of corneal pressure 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. Dobler-Dixon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dobler-Dixon received a total of $4,438 from 18 companies across 249 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. Dobler-Dixon's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Amarillo?
Dr. Dobler-Dixon's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Dobler-Dixon) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →