Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sloan Rush, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
7625 FLEMING AVE, Amarillo, TX 79106
8063530125
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1356535678 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. 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. Sloan Rush is an ophthalmology in Amarillo, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rush performed 3,674 Medicare services across 2,691 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rush received a total of $7,716 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 39 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. 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 24% volume in TX$ $7,716 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,674
Medicare services
Top 24% in TX for ophthalmology
2,691
Unique beneficiaries
$125
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~204 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)712$64$200
Cataract surgery with lens implant576$412$2,513
Ct scan of cornea515$25$250
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement481$28$240
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)413$87$300
New patient office visit (45-59 min)299$105$400
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser196$238$1,075
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)132$27$160
Retinal photography (fundus photo)130$24$185
Microfluid analysis of tears80$22$60
Imaging of front third of eye54$21$160
Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue24$897$2,900
Visual field test, extended20$46$205
New patient office visit (30-44 min)19$68$260
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)12$130$400
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient11$63$360
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.
16.3% high complexity
19.1% medium
64.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,716
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,102/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for ophthalmology
14
Companies
39
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,000 (90.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$691 (9.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$7,048
2023
$145
2022
$54
2021
$19
2020
$108
2019
$156
2018
$186

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Research LLC
$7,000
Alcon Vision LLC
$301
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$96
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$66
RxSight Inc
$39
Glaukos Corporation
$37
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$34
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$31
Shire North American Group Inc
$24
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$22
TissueTech, Inc.
$20
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$14
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 95.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · CE-marked KXLA system · Centurion · Clareon · ENVISTA · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · Luxor · NUEDEXTA · ORA · Omidria · PROKERA · PanOptix · Photrexa · Prokera · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Wavelight · Wavelight Refractive Suite · XELPROS · XIIDRA
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 →

The majority of payments (91%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $210 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. Rush is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in TX), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 15%), with 18 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. Rush experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rush performed 712 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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 $7,716 from 14 companies across 39 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 ophthalmologys in Amarillo?
Dr. Rush's average Medicare payment per service is $125. 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 →