Dr. Charles Soparkar, M.D., PH.D
What this data tells you about Dr. Soparkar
Dr. Charles Soparkar is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician in Houston, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Soparkar performed 10,959 Medicare services across 743 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Soparkar received a total of $2,435 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 91 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician. 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. Soparkar 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit | 10,102 | $5 | $14 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) | 121 | $131 | $353 |
| Exploration of cavity behind eye | 113 | $892 | $6,983 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) | 90 | $65 | $281 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 90 | $119 | $402 |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | 79 | $136 | $1,551 |
| Reconstruction of conjunctiva with graft from outer eye or rearrangement | 73 | $305 | $4,862 |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | 55 | $504 | $9,414 |
| Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm | 45 | $660 | $3,888 |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | 39 | $370 | $3,000 |
| Correction of widely-opened upper eyelid | 22 | $276 | $4,437 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 19 | $517 | $4,575 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 18 | $139 | $894 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 18 | $77 | $221 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $149 | $542 |
| Preparation of skin graft site of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less | 13 | $322 | $1,400 |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | 13 | $149 | $646 |
| Extensive or complicated repair of surface wound reopening | 11 | $388 | $1,720 |
| Reconstruction of eyelid margin | 11 | $267 | $4,432 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 11 | $65 | $152 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
2.2 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. Soparkar is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Soparkar experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Does Dr. Soparkar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
How do Dr. Soparkar's costs compare to other ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physicians in Houston?
What does Data Coverage mean?
Is this data up to date?
Explore related providers
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology