Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Wang, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
9600 N. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, Dallas, TX 75231
2146926941
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1568447175 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. Wang

Dr. Robert Wang is an ophthalmology in Dallas, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wang performed 74,847 Medicare services across 4,350 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wang received a total of $159,094 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 423 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Wang 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 1% volume in TX$ $159,094 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
74,847
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for ophthalmology
4,350
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,742 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)63,555$27$79
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)2,836$30$100
Eye injection for retinal disease1,537$94$1,186
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient1,024$87$200
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)989$676$2,220
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide (xipere), 1 mg976$34$102
Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg840$120$333
Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg743$146$412
Eye exam, established patient, focused658$68$200
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)456$59$110
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg265$184$500
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient196$104$275
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye156$101$285
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)153$84$170
Unclassified drugs113$1,872$6,034
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)101$128$240
New patient office visit (45-59 min)60$118$280
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)50$164$350
Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina30$907$5,700
Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina26$711$4,000
Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser16$289$3,000
Removal of membrane of retina15$905$5,500
Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina14$851$6,000
Visual field test, extended13$46$150
Retinal photography (fundus photo)13$29$165
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures12$39$305
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 ↗
$159,094
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $22,728/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for ophthalmology
29
Companies
423
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$123,682 (77.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$28,965 (18.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,448 (4.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$11,470
2023
$17,054
2022
$18,085
2021
$8,210
2020
$15,245
2019
$42,963
2018
$46,068

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$27,750
AbbVie, Inc.
$25,538
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$23,931
Mallinckrodt LLC
$22,332
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$19,732
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$18,298
Genentech USA, Inc.
$10,425
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$4,336
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,655
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,404
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$592
Genentech, Inc.
$498
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$432
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$401
ABBVIE INC.
$334
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$287
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$218
AbbVie Inc.
$173
NotalVision
$141
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$122
Allergan, Inc.
$99
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$94
OPTOS, INC.
$82
Sandoz Inc.
$74
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$60
VYERA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$33
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$21
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 48.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Actemra · BEOVU · Cimerli · DEXYCU · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · Daraprim · Daraprim Tablet 25mg · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · EYP-1901 · Enspryng · ForeseeHome · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUVIEN · INVELTYS · Iluvien · Izervay · LOTEMAX GEL · Lucentis · Monaco · OZURDEX · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RETISERT · RINVOQ · SUSVIMO · Susvimo · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · Tobradex ST · VABYSMO · VISUDYNE · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XIPERE · YUTIQ
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 (78%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for ophthalmology in TX.

Equivalent to $213 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
285
Per 100K population
10.9
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN 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. Wang is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 2%), with 20 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. Wang experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wang performed 63,555 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Wang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wang received a total of $159,094 from 29 companies across 423 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. Wang's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Dallas?
Dr. Wang's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Wang) 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 →