Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andy Lee, MD

Ophthalmology · Duncanville, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
388 E HWY 67, Duncanville, TX 75137
9722962020
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1285746578 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. Lee 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. Lee

Dr. Andy Lee is an ophthalmology in Duncanville, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 4,189 Medicare services across 3,742 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $12,658 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 327 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. Lee 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 21% volume in TX$ $12,658 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,189
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for ophthalmology
3,742
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~220 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 exam, established patient, focused780$65$150
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient694$89$200
Retinal photography (fundus photo)465$27$120
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye386$20$80
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)343$25$250
Visual field test, extended327$47$175
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement220$31$163
Cataract surgery with lens implant180$380$3,000
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)161$31$250
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)154$97$130
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope106$29$450
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient96$99$250
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness78$8$150
New patient office visit (45-59 min)63$112$215
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser61$259$850
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens33$550$3,200
Incision to improve eye fluid flow24$654$2,000
Closure of tear duct opening using plug18$124$367
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.
4.3% high complexity
16.4% medium
79.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,658
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,808/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for ophthalmology
33
Companies
327
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
$11,199 (88.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,381 (10.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$78 (0.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,181
2023
$3,258
2022
$2,114
2021
$1,216
2020
$534
2019
$1,384
2018
$1,970

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,539
Glaukos Corporation
$2,349
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$1,167
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$1,085
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$728
ABBVIE INC.
$604
Amgen Inc.
$581
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$380
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$374
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$337
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$277
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$242
LENSAR, Inc.
$208
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$207
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$205
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$174
Shire North American Group Inc
$147
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$145
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$144
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$128
Allergan, Inc.
$125
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$97
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$83
RxSight Inc
$76
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
TISSUETECH, INC.
$45
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$29
Dompe US, Inc.
$27
CooperVision Inc.
$26
Harrow Eye, LLC
$21
Thea Pharma Inc.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$14
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 47.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ALPHAGAN P · AMO PHACO NEEDLE · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · BESIVANCE · CEQUA · CLARUS 500 Fundus Camera · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENTRESTO · Flarex · GTS100_Glaukos iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Luxor · MIEBO · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PanOptix · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Radius · ReSTOR · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SMART Suite · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · Tobradex ST · UPLIZNA · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Verion · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · iDose · iDose TR · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass System · iStent inject W · 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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $302 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
255
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
METHODIST CHARLTON MEDICAL CENTER
3.2 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. Lee is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 11%), 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. Lee experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 780 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Lee receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lee received a total of $12,658 from 33 companies across 327 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. Lee's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Duncanville?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Lee) 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 →