Dr. Richard Allen, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Allen
Dr. Richard Allen is an ophthalmology specialist in Austin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Allen performed 1,448 Medicare services across 917 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Allen received a total of $27,575 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 27 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. Allen 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
505 | $4 | $7 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
242 | $17 | $90 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
200 | $72 | $134 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 69 | $614 | $1,450 |
| 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. |
67 | $67 | $111 |
| Brow paralysis repair Surgical procedure to correct paralysis of the eyebrow muscles. This intervention aims to restore position and function to the affected area. |
65 | $361 | $2,200 |
| Upper eyelid muscle shortening or advancement A surgical procedure to shorten or advance the upper eyelid muscle. It is performed to correct drooping or paralysis of the eyelid. |
46 | $436 | $1,608 |
| Eyelid margin reconstruction Surgical repair to restore the structure and function of the eyelid margin. |
43 | $309 | $1,435 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
38 | $63 | $114 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
37 | $212 | $484 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
25 | $101 | $272 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
19 | $355 | $1,126 |
| Suture repair of turning-outward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward by using sutures to repair the defect. |
18 | $170 | $1,045 |
| Nasal tear duct probing A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye. |
18 | $140 | $564 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
15 | $661 | $1,400 |
| Correction of widely-opened upper eyelid A surgical procedure to adjust the upper eyelid to correct a condition where it remains excessively open. |
14 | $466 | $1,450 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
14 | $57 | $80 |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns inward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
13 | $278 | $846 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (49%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for ophthalmology in TX.
Geographic Context
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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. Allen is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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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.
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