Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amy Conner, OD

Optometrist · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4901 CALHOUN RD, Houston, TX 77204
7137432020
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1558881276 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. Conner 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. Conner

Dr. Amy Conner is an optometrist in Houston, TX, with 8 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Conner performed 2,812 Medicare services across 2,489 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Conner received a total of $3,629 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 83 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. Conner 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 1% volume in TX$ $3,629 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,812
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for optometrist
2,489
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~352 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
Retinal photography (fundus photo)726$25$100
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)674$85$146
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient297$81$150
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)207$25$50
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)196$59$100
Visual field test, extended158$41$100
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)113$28$50
New patient office visit (45-59 min)80$99$206
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient62$94$210
Photography of content of eyes55$15$50
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness54$7$41
Eye exam, established patient, focused42$55$120
Ct scan of cornea33$25$50
Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing27$1,038$1,867
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye27$17$50
Removal of eyelashes using forceps22$13$100
Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease21$23$51
Closure of tear duct opening using plug18$141$294
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 ↗
$3,629
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $518/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for optometrist
30
Companies
83
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
$3,555 (98.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$74 (2.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$735
2023
$764
2022
$1,075
2021
$294
2020
$357
2019
$11
2018
$393

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
VISIONARY OPTICS LLC
$425
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$324
ABBVIE INC.
$274
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$240
Glaukos Corporation
$213
AbbVie Inc.
$183
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$175
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$146
Dompe US, Inc.
$146
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$136
Allergan Inc.
$125
Harrow Eye, LLC
$125
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
RxSight Inc
$116
Alcon Vision LLC
$109
TissueTech, Inc.
$108
Visioneering Technologies, Inc.
$74
Synergeyes, Inc.
$64
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$53
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$51
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$51
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$27
Shire North American Group Inc
$23
Thea Pharma Inc.
$16
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$16
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 28.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Cequa · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · Duette Contact Lenses · EYSUVIS · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · ILUX · IYUZEH · KXL System · MIEBO · OXERVATE · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · STAR S4 IR · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · TobraDex ST · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · iDose · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $129 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
1,170
Per 100K population
24.6
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER
1.3 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. Conner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 12%).

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. Conner experienced with retinal photography (fundus photo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Conner performed 726 retinal photography (fundus photo) 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. Conner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Conner received a total of $3,629 from 30 companies across 83 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. Conner's costs compare to other optometrists in Houston?
Dr. Conner's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Conner) 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 →