Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ryan Rush, MD

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 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1720260151 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Rush 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. Rush

Dr. Ryan Rush is an ophthalmology specialist in Amarillo, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rush performed 222,813 Medicare services across 8,909 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rush received a total of $3,958 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 20 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. Rush 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 0% volume in TX $3,958 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
222,813
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for ophthalmology
8,909
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~12,378 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
194,460 $29 $60
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
4,972 $29 $160
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
4,885 $87 $719
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.
4,743 $91 $300
Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing
A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing.
3,254 $12 $75
Retinal angiography with dye injection
This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body.
2,876 $101 $315
Ranibizumab-nuna biosimilar injection, 0.1 mg
An injection of the biosimilar medication ranibizumab-nuna (Byooviz) at a dose of 0.1 mg.
1,745 $175 $780
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
1,587 $19 $75
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 1,118 $692 $1,500
Fluorescein angiography of the eye
A specialized camera test that images the blood vessels in the back of the eye after a dye is injected into the bloodstream.
902 $141 $575
Fluorescein angiography of retina
A special camera captures images of the blood vessels in the retina and the area between the white part of the eye and the retina after a dye is injected.
726 $193 $600
Unclassified drug
A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories.
692 $1,778 $7,717
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
189 $21 $88
Retinal membrane and internal limiting membrane removal
A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the retina along with the internal limiting membrane of the retina.
101 $877 $4,600
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
97 $54 $115
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
96 $1 $40
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.
78 $104 $400
Retinal laser destruction of growth
A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina.
67 $395 $1,625
Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures.
59 $35 $235
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
39 $60 $300
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
35 $122 $400
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
26 $252 $1,070
Injection into eye membrane
A procedure involving the injection of a drug or substance into the membrane that covers the eyeball.
24 $40 $245
Vitreous removal between lens and retina
This procedure involves the removal of the vitreous fluid located between the lens and the retina of the eye.
15 $691 $3,600
Retinal detachment repair with fluid drainage
A surgical procedure to reattach a detached retina by draining excess fluid from the space between the lens and the retina.
14 $870 $5,000
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 13 $139 $500
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 2022 ↗
$3,958
Total received (2018-2022)
Avg $792/year across 5 years
Top 29% in TX for ophthalmology
7
Companies
20
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 (93.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$274 (6.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$1,623
2021
$818
2020
$521
2019
$749
2018
$246

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
US Retina LLC
$3,684
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$132
Alcon Vision LLC
$48
Genentech USA, Inc.
$29
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$19
Top 3 companies account for 97.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BEOVU · Constellation · LEXISCAN · Lucentis · OZURDEX · Wavelight Refractive Suite
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 $2 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists 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 NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2022
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 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. Rush is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.

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. Rush experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rush performed 194,460 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. Rush receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rush received a total of $3,958 from 7 companies across 20 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. Rush's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Amarillo?
Dr. Rush's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Rush) 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 →