Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andy Lee, MD
Ophthalmology · Duncanville, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lee
Dr. Andy Lee is an ophthalmology specialist in Duncanville, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 4,189 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $12,658 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 327 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. Lee 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 21% volume in TX
$12,658 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,189
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$77
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. |
780 | $65 | $150 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
694 | $89 | $200 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
465 | $27 | $120 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
386 | $20 | $80 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
343 | $25 | $250 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
327 | $47 | $175 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
220 | $31 | $163 |
| 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. |
180 | $380 | $3,000 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
161 | $31 | $250 |
| 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. |
154 | $97 | $130 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
106 | $29 | $450 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
96 | $99 | $250 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
78 | $8 | $150 |
| 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 | $112 | $215 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
61 | $259 | $850 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
33 | $550 | $3,200 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
24 | $654 | $2,000 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
18 | $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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
4.3% high complexity
13.9% medium
81.8% 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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
327
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
$2,181
2023
$3,258
2022
$2,114
2021
$1,216
2020
$534
2019
$1,384
2018
$1,970
Payments by company (2024)
Amgen Inc.
$581
Alcon Vision LLC
$499
Glaukos Corporation
$362
ABBVIE INC.
$152
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$148
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$144
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$127
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
RxSight Inc
$54
Harrow Eye, LLC
$21
Thea Pharma Inc.
$19
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 66.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
255
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
METHODIST CHARLTON MEDICAL CENTER
3.2 mi
3.2 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. Lee is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), with 20 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. Lee experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 780 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. Lee receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lee received a total of $12,658 from 33 companies across 327 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. Lee's costs compare to other ophthalmologists 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 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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