Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Ranelle, D.O.

Ophthalmology · Hurst, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery— Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
1872 NORWOOD DR, Hurst, TX 76054
8175406060
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1477648301 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ranelle

Dr. Brian Ranelle is an ophthalmology in Hurst, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ranelle performed 1,399 Medicare services across 1,096 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ranelle received a total of $13,596 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 204 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. Ranelle 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▲ 1,399 Medicare services$ $13,596 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,399
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in TX for ophthalmology
1,096
Unique beneficiaries
$169
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~74 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
Cataract surgery with lens implant396$373$2,018
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement281$30$185
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser160$229$903
New patient office visit (45-59 min)152$84$265
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)91$21$129
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)46$81$242
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing35$12$78
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient34$84$250
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)31$58$206
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)30$20$127
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)30$39$118
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens27$529$2,718
Eye exam, established patient, focused26$37$130
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient25$114$331
Visual field test, extended22$34$228
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing13$12$47
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.
28.3% high complexity
8.6% medium
63.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$13,596
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $2,266/year across 6 years
Top 10% in TX for ophthalmology
29
Companies
204
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
$7,749 (57.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,043 (29.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,804 (13.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$1,431
2022
$974
2021
$1,486
2020
$2,742
2019
$4,057
2018
$2,906

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,349
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$2,327
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$1,863
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$1,839
Alcon Vision LLC
$951
LENSAR, Inc.
$715
TISSUETECH, INC.
$693
Allergan, Inc.
$491
Glaukos Corporation
$357
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$333
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$226
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$225
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$215
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$189
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$133
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$130
Shire North American Group Inc
$87
ABBVIE INC.
$82
Optos, Inc.
$61
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$55
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$54
Allergan Inc.
$48
RxSight Inc
$40
TissueTech, Inc.
$34
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$24
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$24
Ivantis, Inc
$19
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Acuvue · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · CLARUS 500 · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Hydrus · IC-8 Apthera IOL · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · None Specified · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Symfony Toric IOL · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · XIIDRA · iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for ophthalmology in TX.

Equivalent to $972 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
234
Per 100K population
11.0
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
SAINT CAMILLUS 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 2023
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. Ranelle is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 10%), 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. Ranelle experienced with cataract surgery with lens implant?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ranelle performed 396 cataract surgery with lens implant 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. Ranelle receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ranelle received a total of $13,596 from 29 companies across 204 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. Ranelle's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Hurst?
Dr. Ranelle's average Medicare payment per service is $169. 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. Ranelle) 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 →