Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Isaac Loose, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
5717 BALCONES DR, Austin, TX 78731
5123277000
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1821075664 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. Loose

Dr. Isaac Loose is an ophthalmology specialist in Austin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Loose performed 2,228 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Loose received a total of $4,722 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 100 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Loose is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 42% volume in TX $4,722 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,228
Medicare services
Top 42% in TX for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$152
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
655 $96 $383
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
628 $31 $122
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
327 $91 $403
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 306 $693 $2,765
Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg
Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection.
152 $56 $225
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
59 $45 $170
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
55 $11 $280
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.
33 $98 $418
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
13 $20 $74
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,722
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $675/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
100
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$639
2023
$830
2022
$779
2021
$431
2020
$314
2019
$703
2018
$1,026

Payments by company (2024)

Astellas Pharma US Inc
$191
RxSight Inc
$143
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$106
ABBVIE INC.
$92
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$58
Genentech USA, Inc.
$48
Top 3 companies account for 68.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$834
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$490
Genentech USA, Inc.
$358
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$247
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$244
ABBVIE INC.
$243
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$233
Allergan Inc.
$192
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
$184
Optos, Inc.
$160
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$149
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$145
RxSight Inc
$143
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Alcon Vision LLC
$138
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$135
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$128
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$123
AbbVie, Inc.
$110
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$95
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$74
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$64
Allergan, Inc.
$40
Biogen, Inc.
$33
TearLab Corp
$15
Top 3 companies account for 35.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · BEOVU · BROLUCIZUMAB · CIRRUS HD-OCT · Clareon · CyPass · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · Humira · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · MIEBO · NFC-700 · OCT OPHTHALMOSCOPE · OZURDEX · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · PROKERA · RTH258A · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · SUSVIMO · Spectralis · Syfovre · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VABYSMO · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
135
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHWEST HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Loose is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Loose experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Loose performed 655 comprehensive eye exam, established patient services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Loose receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Loose received a total of $4,722 from 25 companies across 100 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Loose's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Austin?
Dr. Loose's average Medicare payment per service is $152. 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. Loose) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →