Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Hasenin Al-Khersan, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Bellaire, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
4460 BISSONNET ST STE 200, Bellaire, TX 77401
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In practice since 2017 (9 years)
NPI: 1245761972 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. Al-Khersan

Dr. Hasenin Al-Khersan is a retina specialist physician in Bellaire, TX, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Al-Khersan performed 766 Medicare services across 562 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Al-Khersan received a total of $29,443 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 112 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Al-Khersan 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.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ 766 Medicare services $29,443 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
766
Medicare services
Bottom 25% in TX for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
562
Unique beneficiaries
$264
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~85 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
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
173 $31 $127
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 160 $672 $2,675
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
109 $104 $484
Emergency department visit, low level of medical decision making
An emergency department visit for a patient requiring a low level of medical decision making.
89 $55 $250
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
85 $96 $396
Ranibizumab-eqrn injection, 0.1 mg
An injection of the biosimilar medication ranibizumab-eqrn (Cimerli) in a 0.1 mg dose.
56 $214 $840
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
24 $109 $469
Unclassified biologic
A biologic product that does not have a specific HCPCS code assigned.
22 $2,120 $8,111
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
20 $28 $116
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
17 $124 $521
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.
11 $104 $394
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 ↗
$29,443
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,206/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
21
Companies
112
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
$22,637 (76.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,835 (16.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,971 (6.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$16,972
2023
$4,916
2022
$4,810
2021
$1,353
2020
$251
2019
$686
2018
$455

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$10,113
Genentech USA, Inc.
$5,137
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,996
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$2,573
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,908
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$1,873
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$1,210
Alcon Vision LLC
$930
Allergan Inc.
$412
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$227
AbbVie Inc.
$180
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$131
Allergan, Inc.
$122
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$120
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$120
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$97
Oculus Surgical Inc.
$57
ABBVIE INC.
$45
Biogen, Inc.
$26
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 65.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BOTOX COSMETIC · BYOOVIZ · Centurion · Constellation · DEXTENZA · EVA · EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · ILUVIEN · Izervay · Lucentis · OZURDEX · PROKERA · SUSVIMO · Susvimo · Syfovre · Tecnis Simplicity · VABYSMO · Vabysmo · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · YUTIQ · combined machine
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 (77%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $3,844 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Retina specialist physicians within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF BELLAIRE
1.2 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. Al-Khersan is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven 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. Al-Khersan experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Al-Khersan performed 173 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Al-Khersan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Al-Khersan received a total of $29,443 from 21 companies across 112 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. Al-Khersan's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in Bellaire?
Dr. Al-Khersan's average Medicare payment per service is $264. 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. Al-Khersan) 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 →