Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sean Blaydon, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3705 MEDICAL PKWY, Austin, TX 78705
5124582141
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1730170622 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. Blaydon 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 →
Are you Dr. Blaydon? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Blaydon

Dr. Sean Blaydon is an ophthalmology specialist in Austin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blaydon performed 4,150 Medicare services across 701 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blaydon received a total of $3,956 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 45 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Blaydon 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 21% volume in TX $3,956 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,150
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for ophthalmology
701
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~208 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
Botox injection, per unit 3,424 $5 $7
New patient problem focused exam of visual system 218 $54 $102
Photography of content of eyes 161 $15 $90
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 80 $615 $1,378
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 77 $126 $347
Eye exam, established patient, focused 56 $58 $97
Repair of tendon of upper eyelid 42 $612 $1,412
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 36 $37 $82
Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect 26 $441 $1,062
Removal of growth of eyelid 19 $191 $453
Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis 11 $486 $1,500
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 2024 ↗
$3,956
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $565/year across 7 years
Top 29% in TX for ophthalmology
23
Companies
45
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
$3,956 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$697
2023
$820
2022
$666
2021
$264
2020
$118
2019
$544
2018
$846

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$633
Merz North America, Inc.
$401
TissueTech, Inc.
$304
Genentech USA, Inc.
$265
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$247
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$241
RxSight Inc
$208
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$200
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$200
Amgen Inc.
$150
Optos, Inc.
$144
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$135
Allergan Inc.
$130
Omeros Corporation
$125
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$123
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$119
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
OPTOVUE, INC.
$100
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$27
Allergan, Inc.
$25
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 33.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · CyPass · EYLEA · Erivedge · Kahook Dual Blade · NFC-700 · None Specified · OMIDRIA · One Series Ultra · Prokera · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VUITY · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XEOMIN · XR
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 $95 per 100 Medicare services performed
Looking for an ophthalmology specialist in Austin?
Compare ophthalmologists in the Austin area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse ophthalmologists nearby

Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
133
Per 100K population
10.2
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN
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. Blaydon is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Blaydon experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blaydon performed 3,424 botox injection, per unit 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. Blaydon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blaydon received a total of $3,956 from 23 companies across 45 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. Blaydon's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Austin?
Dr. Blaydon's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Blaydon) 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 →

Explore related providers

Same specialty & city
Ophthalmologists in Austin
Browse ophthalmologists in Austin ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Ophthalmologists in TX
Ophthalmologists ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Ophthalmologists in TX
Which TX ophthalmologists receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
By company
Merz North America, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Merz North America, Inc.
By company
TissueTech, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from TissueTech, Inc.
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.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

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 →