Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeffrey Whitman, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery— Surgically focused practice
Consulting-driven
11442 N. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, Dallas, TX 75243
2147540000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1669401162 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. Whitman 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. Whitman

Dr. Jeffrey Whitman is an ophthalmology in Dallas, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Whitman performed 1,262 Medicare services across 667 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Whitman received a total of $314,348 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 235 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. Whitman 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▲ 1,262 Medicare services$ $314,348 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,262
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in TX for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
667
Unique beneficiaries
$168
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~66 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
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement656$18$76
Cataract surgery with lens implant385$415$2,500
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser78$239$1,000
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient44$79$170
Eye exam, established patient, focused28$63$130
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens25$578$3,300
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient16$101$210
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)16$29$135
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)14$24$135
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.
30.5% high complexity
2.4% medium
67.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$314,348
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $44,907/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for ophthalmology
37
Companies
235
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
$154,038 (49.0%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$146,457 (46.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,869 (2.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,983 (1.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,598
2023
$127,765
2022
$2,193
2021
$9,534
2020
$5,854
2019
$152,224
2018
$13,180

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Research LLC
$150,558
RxSight Inc
$124,006
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$12,178
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$5,235
Glaukos Corporation
$3,043
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$3,026
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,719
Bausch Health US, LLC
$2,477
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$2,243
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$1,980
Ivantis, Inc
$1,540
Ellex, Inc
$1,500
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$1,000
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$490
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$303
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$282
LENSAR, Inc.
$249
Avedro Inc.
$217
Allergan, Inc.
$157
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$151
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$143
ABBVIE INC.
$139
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Allergan Inc.
$112
AbbVie Inc.
$99
STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
$84
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$48
Lombart Brothers, Inc.
$48
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$41
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$35
Shire North American Group Inc
$23
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$21
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$18
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Oasis Medical, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 91.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CATALYS SYSTEM · Catalys Laser System · Catalys System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · Freshlook · Gonioprism Clip · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · IC-8 Apthera IOL · IOL · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · KXL System · Kahook Dual Blade · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMERA 700 · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · NGENUITY · OASIS TEARS · OASIS TEARS PF · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OPD-III · OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS · OPMI Lumera · Omidria · PROKERA · PanOptix · Photrexa · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · SIMBRINZA · STELLARIS · SYMPHONY · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TRULIGN TORIC · Tango-R SLT/YAG Combination Laser with Reflex Technology · TearScience Lipiflow System · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VEVYE · VICTUS · VUITY · VYZULTA · Verion · Wavelight · Wavelight Refractive Suite · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · enVista Aspire IOL · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iDose TR · iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · 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 →

The majority of payments (49%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for ophthalmology in TX.

Equivalent to $24,909 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
265
Per 100K population
10.2
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
NEXUS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DALLAS
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. Whitman is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 1%), 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. Whitman experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Whitman performed 656 corneal topography and eye depth measurement 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. Whitman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Whitman received a total of $314,348 from 37 companies across 235 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. Whitman's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Dallas?
Dr. Whitman's average Medicare payment per service is $168. 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. Whitman) 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 →