Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lisa O'Brien, OD

Optometrist · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3408 OLSEN BLVD, Amarillo, TX 79109
8063555633
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1275564999 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. O'Brien 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. O'Brien

Dr. Lisa O'Brien is an optometrist in Amarillo, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. O'Brien performed 459 Medicare services across 427 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. O'Brien received a total of $2,414 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 67 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. O'Brien 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 25% volume in TX$ $2,414 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
459
Medicare services
Top 25% in TX for optometrist
427
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~24 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 exam, established patient, focused206$51$126
Retinal photography (fundus photo)63$22$131
New patient problem focused exam of visual system37$46$136
Visual field test, extended33$38$147
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)30$21$100
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)29$24$100
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope22$22$217
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient21$72$194
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient18$85$205
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 ↗
$2,414
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $345/year across 7 years
Top 22% in TX for optometrist
13
Companies
67
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
$2,414 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$420
2023
$297
2022
$296
2021
$383
2020
$118
2019
$535
2018
$366

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$777
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$403
Alcon Vision LLC
$387
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$251
Glaukos Corporation
$170
Shire North American Group Inc
$95
Optos, Inc.
$81
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$72
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$54
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$47
ABBVIE INC.
$45
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$17
RxSight Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 64.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIR OPTIX · Acuvue · BIOTRUE · BIOTRUE ONE DAY · Contact Lens · DAILIES · DAILIES TOTAL1 · INFUSE · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · MIEBO · NFC-700 · Precision 1 · ULTRA · VUITY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System
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 $526 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
64
Per 100K population
44.5
County median income
$80,905
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
2.5 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. O'Brien is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. O'Brien experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. O'Brien performed 206 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. O'Brien receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. O'Brien received a total of $2,414 from 13 companies across 67 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. O'Brien's costs compare to other optometrists in Amarillo?
Dr. O'Brien's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. O'Brien) 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 →