Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Warren Lichliter, M.D.

Optician · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3409 WORTH ST, Dallas, TX 75246
2148241730
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1639249253 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. Lichliter 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. Lichliter

Dr. Warren Lichliter is an optician specialist in Dallas, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lichliter performed 632 Medicare services across 517 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lichliter received a total of $10,999 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 563 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Lichliter 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 ▲ 632 Medicare services $10,999 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
632
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in TX for optician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
517
Unique beneficiaries
$107
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~33 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
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.
161 $94 $238
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
114 $129 $1,495
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
88 $39 $101
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.
63 $121 $310
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease.
43 $173 $528
Colonoscopy
A procedure to examine the rectum and lower large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera.
38 $100 $437
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
38 $197 $1,555
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
32 $65 $212
Anoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the anus using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope to look inside.
23 $91 $410
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
16 $64 $260
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease.
16 $173 $563
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 ↗
$10,999
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,571/year across 7 years
Top 16% in TX for optician
61
Companies
563
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
$10,999 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,050
2023
$1,555
2022
$1,724
2021
$1,702
2020
$1,044
2019
$1,387
2018
$1,537

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$2,476
ABBVIE INC.
$1,076
AbbVie, Inc.
$726
AbbVie Inc.
$646
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$518
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$388
Organon LLC
$355
Stryker Corporation
$355
Medtronic, Inc.
$316
PFIZER INC.
$313
TELA Bio, Inc.
$233
Ethicon US, LLC
$210
Shire North American Group Inc
$204
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$202
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$181
Mallinckrodt LLC
$168
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$164
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$163
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$160
Lilly USA, LLC
$133
THD America, Inc.
$133
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$131
Axonics, Inc.
$128
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$118
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$112
Organon Llc
$107
Kerecis Limited
$100
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$78
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$74
ACELL, INC.
$73
Allergan, Inc.
$63
Analogic Corporation
$61
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Amgen Inc.
$54
Activ Surgical, Inc.
$54
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$53
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Innovation Technologies Inc
$40
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$39
Dilon Technologies, Inc.
$35
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
KCI USA, Inc.
$32
PRESCIENT SURGICAL
$30
Covidien LP
$27
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$27
Avanos Medical
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$22
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Baxter Healthcare
$20
Allergan Inc.
$19
Medrobotics Inc.
$16
Biom'Up SA
$16
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$15
Acacia Pharma Inc
$15
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$13
ConvaTec Inc.
$12
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$12
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
QOL Medical, LLC
$4
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,740 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
500
Per 100K population
19.2
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Lichliter is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

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. Lichliter experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lichliter performed 161 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Lichliter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lichliter received a total of $10,999 from 61 companies across 563 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. Lichliter's costs compare to other opticians in Dallas?
Dr. Lichliter's average Medicare payment per service is $107. 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. Lichliter) 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 →