Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Oolut, M.D.
Optician · Katy, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Oolut 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. Oolut
Dr. Joseph Oolut is an optician specialist in Katy, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Oolut performed 7,130 Medicare services across 1,195 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Oolut received a total of $6,588 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 86 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Oolut 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
▲ Top 10% volume in TX
$6,588 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,130
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for optician
1,195
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
4,546 | $0 | $2 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
597 | $64 | $190 |
| Dialysis services, partial month (age 20+) Dialysis treatment provided for a partial month of service for patients aged 20 years or older. |
568 | $7 | $28 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
232 | $41 | $209 |
| Dialysis services for patients 20 or older Dialysis treatment provided to patients aged 20 years or older, involving four or more physician visits per month. |
217 | $271 | $700 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
119 | $962 | $5,057 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
112 | $123 | $627 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
98 | $430 | $4,315 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
97 | $9 | $46 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
93 | $138 | $500 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
76 | $482 | $2,471 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
55 | $103 | $400 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
43 | $99 | $528 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
39 | $96 | $280 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
38 | $32 | $164 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, initial vein A procedure to widen a vein using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review. |
36 | $1,102 | $5,681 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
28 | $189 | $997 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
27 | $353 | $3,258 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
22 | $1,843 | $9,536 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
17 | $83 | $688 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
17 | $82 | $419 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch A procedure to insert a tube into a secondary branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
14 | $705 | $3,486 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with stent placement A radiologist inserts a needle or tube into the hemodialysis circuit and places a stent in the dialysis segment while reviewing the procedure. |
13 | $3,487 | $17,790 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
13 | $92 | $526 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
13 | $132 | $676 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
78.7% medium
19.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,588
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $941/year across 7 years
Top 22% in TX for optician
23
Companies
86
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
$6,588 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$394
2023
$1,973
2022
$902
2021
$413
2020
$316
2019
$261
2018
$2,329
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,985
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$2,087
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$226
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$132
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$122
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$113
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$105
Cook Medical LLC
$100
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$87
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$86
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$84
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$50
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$47
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$47
Medline Industries, Inc.
$44
Boston Scientific Corporation
$37
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$37
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Medline Industries LP
$23
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$20
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$17
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 80.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6578) Visions 018 · AngioVac · BENLYSTA · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Chameleon · Cleaner · Cook Medical Self-Expanding Stent · Cook Medical Stents · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · Ellipsys · Fluency Endovascular Stent Graft · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GLADIATOR ELITE · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Therapy · INC. · IVUS Systems · Inc. · JYNARQUE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LIFESTAR · LIFESTENT · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · Medline Industries · Rayaldee · Renal - PD · Sterilizer_Storage Case by Miltex · TORNADO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Truly Ouchless FLU Bandages Display · UPTRAVI · VENOVO · Veltassa · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $92 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
455
Per 100K population
9.6
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF KATY
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Oolut is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Oolut experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Oolut performed 4,546 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Oolut receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Oolut received a total of $6,588 from 23 companies across 86 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. Oolut's costs compare to other opticians in Katy?
Dr. Oolut's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Oolut) 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 →
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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.
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