Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Roberto Fournier, OD

Optometrist · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
8889 GATEWAY BLVD W STE 1010, El Paso, TX 79925
9152010190
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1982127973 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. Fournier 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. Fournier

Dr. Roberto Fournier is an optometrist in El Paso, TX, with 8 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fournier performed 415 Medicare services across 372 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fournier received a total of $4,104 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 134 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Fournier 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.

✓ 8 years in practice▲ Top 28% volume in TX$ $4,104 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
415
Medicare services
Top 28% in TX for optometrist
372
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~52 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient149$75$260
Eye exam, established patient, focused91$56$180
Retinal photography (fundus photo)72$24$170
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient61$99$310
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)29$21$100
Visual field test, extended13$40$140
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 ↗
$4,104
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $586/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for optometrist
25
Companies
134
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
$4,104 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$718
2023
$714
2022
$870
2021
$768
2020
$225
2019
$525
2018
$284

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$634
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$399
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$364
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$361
ABBVIE INC.
$316
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$203
TISSUETECH, INC.
$186
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$179
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$169
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$153
Allergan, Inc.
$152
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$148
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$139
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Glaukos Corporation
$108
RxSight Inc
$98
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$81
Alcon Vision LLC
$80
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$68
Mallinckrodt LLC
$46
Dompe US, Inc.
$21
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$20
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Shire North American Group Inc
$19
Allergan Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof · Cequa · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · ILEVRO · ILUX · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OXERVATE · PROKERA · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rocklatan · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tobradex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for optometrist in TX.

Equivalent to $989 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
90
Per 100K population
10.4
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO
4.3 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. Fournier is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 10%).

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. Fournier experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fournier performed 149 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Fournier receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fournier received a total of $4,104 from 25 companies across 134 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. Fournier's costs compare to other optometrists in El Paso?
Dr. Fournier's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Fournier) 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 →