Medicare Enrolled

Dr. William Sawyer, D.O.

Ophthalmology · Granbury, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
950 WHITEHEAD DR, Granbury, TX 76048
8557982020
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1699969634 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. Sawyer 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. Sawyer

Dr. William Sawyer is an ophthalmology in Granbury, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sawyer performed 3,419 Medicare services across 2,929 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sawyer received a total of $1,879 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 74 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. Sawyer 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 27% volume in TX$ $1,879 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,419
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for ophthalmology
2,929
Unique beneficiaries
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~190 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 patient535$82$199
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)341$29$100
New patient office visit (45-59 min)323$110$307
Cataract surgery with lens implant283$402$1,600
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement273$30$191
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)273$87$199
Eye exam, established patient, focused252$61$153
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)202$63$135
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser145$237$853
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)142$25$100
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness128$8$38
Retinal photography (fundus photo)101$26$195
Ct scan of cornea96$26$95
Visual field test, extended90$44$161
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient62$96$199
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye53$20$70
Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion39$47$164
Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing30$1,021$2,200
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow24$179$882
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens14$562$2,099
Removal of eyelashes using forceps13$13$133
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.
8.3% high complexity
20.7% medium
71.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,879
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $268/year across 7 years
Top 48% in TX for ophthalmology
22
Companies
74
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
$1,854 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26 (1.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$201
2023
$199
2022
$396
2021
$345
2020
$263
2019
$271
2018
$205

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$412
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$241
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$184
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$135
Glaukos Corporation
$128
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$124
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$97
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$90
Allergan, Inc.
$52
Shire North American Group Inc
$51
Omeros Corporation
$49
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$44
Katena Products, Inc.
$44
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$40
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
RxSight Inc
$34
TissueTech, Inc.
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$19
Allergan Inc.
$17
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$14
Halozyme Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 44.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof · BROMSITE · CIRRUS HD-OCT · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DURYSTA · Hylenex · IACCESS · INVELTYS · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX SM · LenSx · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · ORA · OZURDEX · Omidria · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Photrexa · Prokera · QUATERA 700 · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · Simbrinza · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VERITAS Vision System · VisuMax · Wavelight · XELPROS · XIIDRA
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $55 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
6.2
County median income
$86,802
Nearest hospital
LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Sawyer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Sawyer experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sawyer performed 535 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. Sawyer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sawyer received a total of $1,879 from 22 companies across 74 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. Sawyer's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Granbury?
Dr. Sawyer's average Medicare payment per service is $106. 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. Sawyer) 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 →