Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ella Leung, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1977 BUTLER BLVD, Houston, TX 77030
7137986100
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1316233034 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. Leung 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. Leung

Dr. Ella Leung is an ophthalmology in Houston, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Leung performed 26,286 Medicare services across 2,258 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Leung received a total of $10,893 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 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. Leung 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 3% volume in TX$ $10,893 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
26,286
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for ophthalmology
2,258
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,878 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)20,100$28$107
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)1,448$30$129
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg1,123$179$1,082
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)1,074$688$2,100
Eye injection for retinal disease922$100$1,569
Eye exam, established patient, focused573$66$175
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient459$87$255
Retinal photography (fundus photo)230$27$200
New patient office visit (45-59 min)126$119$400
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures77$33$361
Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg42$51$300
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient37$102$285
Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina18$166$2,048
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)18$1$19
Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball15$36$216
Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser12$221$2,547
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing12$18$111
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 ↗
$10,893
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,556/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for ophthalmology
28
Companies
157
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
$8,909 (81.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,084 (10.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$900 (8.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,490
2023
$2,226
2022
$3,766
2021
$1,062
2020
$561
2019
$543
2018
$245

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Genentech USA, Inc.
$2,255
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,312
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,101
Notal Vision, Inc.
$1,084
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$715
Alcon Vision LLC
$491
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$455
ABBVIE INC.
$433
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$351
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$301
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$296
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$247
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$235
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$150
Glaukos Corporation
$146
Amgen Inc.
$137
Genentech, Inc.
$127
Allergan Inc.
$126
RxSight Inc
$125
Dompe US, Inc.
$125
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$125
Harrow Eye, LLC
$123
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$119
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$99
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$70
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$68
Allergan, Inc.
$46
Sandoz Inc.
$34
Top 3 companies account for 42.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BEOVU · Cequa · Cimerli · Constellation · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · ILUVIEN · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUXTURNA · Lucentis · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · ORA · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · PROKERA · SUSVIMO · Susvimo · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · VABYSMO · VEVYE · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · YUTIQ · enVista MX60 IOL
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 (82%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $41 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys 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 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. Leung is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. Leung experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Leung performed 20,100 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Leung receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Leung received a total of $10,893 from 28 companies across 157 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. Leung's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Houston?
Dr. Leung's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Leung) 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 →