Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amy Coburn, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
6560 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
7134418843
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1487619300 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. Coburn 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. Coburn

Dr. Amy Coburn is an ophthalmology specialist in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Coburn performed 2,667 Medicare services across 2,394 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Coburn received a total of $2,764 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 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. Coburn 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 35% volume in TX $2,764 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,667
Medicare services
Top 35% in TX for ophthalmology
2,394
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~140 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 909 $85 $481
Eye exam, established patient, focused 414 $61 $332
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 199 $25 $181
Visual field test, extended 186 $45 $359
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 169 $95 $581
Cataract surgery with lens implant 131 $425 $3,802
Ct scan of cornea 121 $25 $147
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement 121 $34 $350
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 120 $27 $169
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 84 $18 $78
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 78 $259 $1,631
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 53 $20 $107
1d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures 26 $44 $267
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 21 $9 $52
Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 18 $42 $252
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 17 $103 $314
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.
4.9% high complexity
18.3% medium
76.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,764
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $395/year across 7 years
Top 38% in TX for ophthalmology
30
Companies
76
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
$2,107 (76.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$656 (23.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,156
2023
$383
2022
$265
2021
$281
2020
$161
2019
$300
2018
$218

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$699
Alcon Vision LLC
$348
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$240
Amgen Inc.
$151
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$150
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$123
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$117
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$111
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$82
Shire North American Group Inc
$81
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$67
AbbVie Inc.
$62
ABBVIE INC.
$56
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$52
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$51
Merz North America, Inc.
$48
Dompe US, Inc.
$45
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
UCB, Inc.
$40
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$22
Glaukos Corporation
$22
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Akorn, Inc.
$18
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
Omeros Corporation
$18
Allergan Inc.
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$16
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 46.6% 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 (76%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $104 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
298
Per 100K population
6.3
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS 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. Coburn is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Coburn experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Coburn performed 909 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. Coburn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Coburn received a total of $2,764 from 30 companies across 76 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. Coburn's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Houston?
Dr. Coburn's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Coburn) 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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