Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Antonio Aragon, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
7411 WALLACE BLVD, Amarillo, TX 79106
8063511870
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1992774590 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. Aragon

Dr. Antonio Aragon is an ophthalmology in Amarillo, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aragon performed 158,547 Medicare services across 9,653 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aragon received a total of $4,610 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 38 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Aragon 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 0% volume in TX$ $4,610 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
158,547
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for ophthalmology
9,653
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~7,927 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)133,380$29$60
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)4,244$29$160
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)4,218$89$300
Eye injection for retinal disease3,577$85$700
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing3,242$19$75
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye3,097$101$315
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg1,226$181$500
Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye1,074$141$575
Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg1,065$120$213
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing915$12$75
Unclassified drugs824$1,736$7,500
Retinal photography (fundus photo)613$27$185
Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye275$193$600
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)190$676$1,500
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures141$34$235
Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg88$53$115
New patient office visit (45-59 min)78$116$400
Destruction of growth of retina using a laser57$399$1,625
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)49$0$25
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)42$64$200
Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina37$851$4,600
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient29$72$300
Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina27$601$3,600
Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina17$1,026$4,350
Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina15$914$5,000
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)15$131$400
1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures12$50$470
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 ↗
$4,610
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $659/year across 7 years
Top 25% in TX for ophthalmology
10
Companies
38
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$3,684 (79.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$927 (20.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$91
2023
$124
2022
$1,713
2021
$1,000
2020
$530
2019
$790
2018
$362

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
US Retina LLC
$3,684
Genentech USA, Inc.
$437
Alcon Vision LLC
$300
Genentech, Inc.
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$22
AbbVie Inc.
$21
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$18
RxSight Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 95.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Cimerli · Clareon · Constellation · IHEEZO · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · Lucentis · OZURDEX · SUSVIMO · VABYSMO · Vabysmo
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.

Equivalent to $3 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. Aragon is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), and mixed 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. Aragon experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aragon performed 133,380 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Aragon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aragon received a total of $4,610 from 10 companies across 38 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. Aragon's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Amarillo?
Dr. Aragon's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Aragon) 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 →