Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Susan Fish, MD

Ophthalmology · Conroe, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
333 N. RIVERSHIRE DR., Conroe, TX 77304
9364412020
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1568411593 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. Fish 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. Fish

Dr. Susan Fish is an ophthalmology in Conroe, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fish performed 4,830 Medicare services across 4,363 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fish received a total of $9,244 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 293 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. Fish 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 18% volume in TX$ $9,244 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,830
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for ophthalmology
4,363
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~254 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient1,863$79$381
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)865$25$276
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)411$89$391
Eye exam, established patient, focused269$51$264
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness257$7$87
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement231$32$374
Visual field test, extended229$41$513
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient195$93$451
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)189$29$276
Cataract surgery with lens implant142$407$5,703
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens86$548$6,613
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser81$243$2,475
Removal of growth of eyelid12$198$1,289
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.
2.9% high complexity
27.1% medium
69.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,244
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,321/year across 7 years
Top 13% in TX for ophthalmology
29
Companies
293
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
$8,032 (86.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,212 (13.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,773
2023
$1,344
2022
$2,970
2021
$1,565
2020
$522
2019
$532
2018
$538

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,462
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$1,489
ABBVIE INC.
$1,083
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$722
Allergan, Inc.
$535
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$446
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$366
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$336
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$329
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$282
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$229
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$156
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
Amgen Inc.
$86
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$81
Genentech USA, Inc.
$59
Allergan Inc.
$46
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$46
RxSight Inc
$42
Harrow Eye, LLC
$42
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$31
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$29
Dompe US, Inc.
$29
Shire North American Group Inc
$20
Celularity Inc.
$20
Thea Pharma Inc.
$18
Glaukos Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 54.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BROMSITE · CEQUA · CIRRUS HD-OCT · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · Humphrey HFA · INFUSE · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · LOTEMAX · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OXERVATE · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tobradex ST · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · rhopressa · 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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $191 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Fish is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 13%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Fish experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fish performed 1,863 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Fish receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fish received a total of $9,244 from 29 companies across 293 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. Fish's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Conroe?
Dr. Fish's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Fish) 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 →