Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rosa Tang, M.D.

Optician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Speaking/Promotional
2617C W HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77025
7139422187
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1891797460 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. Tang 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. Tang

Dr. Rosa Tang is an optician specialist in Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tang performed 270 Medicare services across 256 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tang received a total of $190,333 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 329 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tang 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 270 Medicare services $190,333 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
270
Medicare services
Bottom 23% in TX for optician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
256
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~14 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
Imaging of retina with remote review by physician 185 $12 $67
Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report 27 $54 $393
1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures 26 $47 $423
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 17 $73 $222
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 15 $44 $134
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 ↗
$190,333
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $27,190/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for optician
34
Companies
329
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$172,641 (90.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$13,139 (6.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,487 (2.4%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$66 (0.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,203
2023
$38,538
2022
$3,245
2021
$7,715
2020
$7,886
2019
$73,590
2018
$55,156

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
EMD Serono, Inc.
$153,407
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19,759
GENZYME CORPORATION
$7,103
Amgen Inc.
$3,604
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$2,770
ARGENX US, INC.
$900
Genentech USA, Inc.
$471
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$414
Horizon Pharma plc
$298
Harrow Eye, LLC
$238
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$160
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$124
Ablative Solutions, Inc.
$115
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$112
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$111
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$109
MacuLogix, Inc.
$78
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$76
Penumbra, Inc.
$74
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$70
Optos, Inc.
$66
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$39
Shire North American Group Inc
$38
Dompe US, Inc.
$32
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$24
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$22
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$21
Thea Pharma Inc.
$20
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$17
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$14
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$13
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 94.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AJOVY · AMPYRA · AUBAGIO · AdaptDx · Aimovig · Betaseron · CIRRUS HD-OCT · DISEASE STATE · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · Enspryng · INGREZZA · KESIMPTA · LEMTRADA · MAVENCLAD · MAYZENT · MIEBO · MS DISEASE STATE · Mavenclad · NUEDEXTA · None Specified · OCREVUS · OXERVATE · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE · PIPELINE-MS · Penumbra Coil 400 · QUDEXY XR Topiramate Extended Release Capsules · Rebif · SHINGRIX · SOLIRIS · Soliris · TEGSEDI · TEPEZZA · TEPRO · TROKENDI XR · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VEVYE · VYVGART · XIIDRA
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 (91%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for optician in TX.

Equivalent to $70,494 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
512
Per 100K population
10.8
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE
1.8 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. Tang is a remote monitoring specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of TX peers, with 20 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. Tang experienced with imaging of retina with remote review by physician?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tang performed 185 imaging of retina with remote review by physician 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. Tang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tang received a total of $190,333 from 34 companies across 329 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. Tang's costs compare to other opticians in Houston?
Dr. Tang's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Tang) 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 →