Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chelsea Devitt, OD

Optometrist · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3410 FAR WEST BLVD STE 140, Austin, TX 78731
4045319988
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1093236416 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. Devitt 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. Devitt

Dr. Chelsea Devitt is an optometrist in Austin, TX, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Devitt performed 1,019 Medicare services across 824 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Devitt received a total of $3,829 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 100 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. Devitt 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.

✓ 8 years in practice ▲ Top 10% volume in TX $3,829 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,019
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for optometrist
824
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~127 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
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement 200 $29 $81
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 190 $99 $260
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope 120 $31 $81
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 88 $30 $84
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 79 $27 $76
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 71 $90 $262
Visual field test, extended 68 $50 $130
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 63 $69 $184
Microfluid analysis of tears 54 $22 $63
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 53 $115 $338
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 18 $101 $309
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 15 $22 $57
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 ↗
$3,829
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $547/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for optometrist
26
Companies
100
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
$3,829 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,094
2023
$517
2022
$621
2021
$354
2020
$310
2019
$287
2018
$646

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$670
Alcon Vision LLC
$362
ABBVIE INC.
$324
Shire North American Group Inc
$322
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$284
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$279
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$254
Allergan, Inc.
$243
AbbVie Inc.
$180
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$173
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$147
Allergan Inc.
$139
RxSight Inc
$104
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$59
Optos, Inc.
$31
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$27
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$24
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Dompe US, Inc.
$22
Harrow Eye, LLC
$19
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$18
CooperVision Inc.
$16
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
TissueTech, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 35.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Acuvue · BIOTRUE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · Cequa · INVELTYS · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR II (DISPOSABLE · LUMIGAN · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · OXERVATE · P200DTx · PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE · PanOptix · Precision 1 · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSure Sealant · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TOTAL30 · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · 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 $376 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
413
Per 100K population
31.6
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Devitt is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of TX peers.

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. Devitt experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Devitt performed 200 corneal topography and eye depth measurement 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. Devitt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Devitt received a total of $3,829 from 26 companies across 100 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. Devitt's costs compare to other optometrists in Austin?
Dr. Devitt's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Devitt) 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 →