Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jamie Alexander, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
10740 N CENTRAL EXPY, Dallas, TX 75231
2146920146
Registered in NPPES since 2011
NPI: 1245522820 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. Alexander 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. Alexander

Dr. Jamie Alexander is an ophthalmology specialist in Dallas, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alexander performed 2,531 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alexander received a total of $3,319 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 103 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. Alexander 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.

✓ 15 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 37% volume in TX $3,319 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,531
Medicare services
Top 37% in TX for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$140
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
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.
557 $65 $195
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
416 $29 $275
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision.
360 $425 $2,601
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.
316 $116 $355
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
213 $83 $270
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
168 $92 $275
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
156 $25 $180
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
125 $250 $800
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
44 $7 $30
Slit lamp examination of the eye
This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye.
31 $26 $360
Corneal transplant, outer layer
Surgical procedure to replace the outer layer of the cornea with donor tissue.
30 $891 $3,800
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
30 $139 $519
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
30 $27 $260
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
21 $574 $2,841
Corneal scraping for diagnosis
A procedure to collect cells or tissue from the surface of the cornea. The sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis to help diagnose eye conditions.
18 $91 $425
Removal of outer layer of cornea
This procedure involves the removal of the outermost layer of the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye.
16 $65 $175
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.
15.4% high complexity
9.1% medium
75.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,319
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $474/year across 7 years
Top 33% in TX for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
103
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
$320
2023
$415
2022
$573
2021
$334
2020
$143
2019
$791
2018
$743

Payments by company (2024)

Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$125
Dompe US, Inc.
$49
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$47
Halozyme Inc
$38
Harrow Eye, LLC
$38
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 69.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$435
Alcon Vision LLC
$431
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$400
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$339
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$338
Reichert, Inc.
$185
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$141
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$91
TissueTech, Inc.
$89
ABBVIE INC.
$86
Dompe US, Inc.
$67
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$63
Halozyme Inc
$54
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$48
Harrow Eye, LLC
$38
Shire North American Group Inc
$34
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Misonix Inc
$29
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$24
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$24
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$20
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
TISSUETECH, INC.
$16
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 38.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · BROMSITE · Centurion · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · Flarex · HYLENEX RECOMBINANT · IC-8 Apthera IOL · IDESIGN RS · ILUX · IMFINZI · INVELTYS · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · ORA · OXERVATE · Omidria · Oxervate · PROKERA · Prokera · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser System · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Symfony IOL · TobraDex ST · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA
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
285
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
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. Alexander is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 15 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. Alexander experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alexander performed 557 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Alexander receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alexander received a total of $3,319 from 30 companies across 103 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. Alexander's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Dallas?
Dr. Alexander's average Medicare payment per service is $140. 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. Alexander) 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 →
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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 →