Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Garvin Davis, MD

Ophthalmology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
6400 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
7135595200
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1154480382 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. Davis 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. Davis

Dr. Garvin Davis is an ophthalmology in Houston, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Davis performed 1,375 Medicare services across 779 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Davis received a total of $37,145 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 127 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Davis 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▲ 1,375 Medicare services$ $37,145 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,375
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in TX for ophthalmology
779
Unique beneficiaries
$156
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~72 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 imaging (OCT scan)393$31$169
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)369$94$314
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)185$690$919
Eye injection for retinal disease154$104$677
Retinal photography (fundus photo)86$30$274
New patient office visit (45-59 min)52$114$483
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)48$135$421
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)47$75$212
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye16$113$317
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)14$166$600
New patient office visit (30-44 min)11$70$317
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 ↗
$37,145
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,306/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for ophthalmology
28
Companies
127
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$20,509 (55.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,486 (25.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,150 (19.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$798
2023
$13,529
2022
$3,535
2021
$7,167
2020
$2,062
2019
$7,666
2018
$2,387

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12,537
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$10,155
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$7,210
Allergan, Inc.
$1,875
Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
$1,528
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$998
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$485
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$407
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$396
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$279
Allergan Inc.
$225
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$159
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$125
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$108
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$98
Shire North American Group Inc
$89
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$71
Novo Nordisk Inc
$65
AbbVie Inc.
$64
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$41
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$37
Dompe US, Inc.
$30
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$27
THE CAMERON-EHLEN GROUP, INC.
$20
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$15
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$14
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System · BEOVU · Cequa · DEXYCU · DIABETES - DISEASE · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · EVA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · EYLEA HD · FARXIGA · HYMOVIS · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · Lucentis · MIEBO · NEOX · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · PRALUENT · STELLARIS · STELLARIS PC · SUSVIMO · Spectralis · Stellaris · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Simplicity · VABYSMO · VITESSE · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · WHITESTAR SIGNATURE PRO · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ · combined machine
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 →

The majority of payments (55%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for ophthalmology in TX.

Equivalent to $2,701 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. Davis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 6%), 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. Davis experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Davis performed 393 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Davis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Davis received a total of $37,145 from 28 companies across 127 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. Davis's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Houston?
Dr. Davis's average Medicare payment per service is $156. 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. Davis) 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 →