Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Shiroz Virani, O.D.

Optometrist · Katy, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
23702 WESTHEIMER PKWY, Katy, TX 77494
2813912020
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1174569750 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. Virani 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. Virani

Dr. Shiroz Virani is an optometrist in Katy, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Virani performed 103 Medicare services across 98 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Virani received a total of $7,163 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 104 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Virani 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▲ 103 Medicare services$ $7,163 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
103
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in TX for optometrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
98
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~5 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 photography (fundus photo)31$26$95
Visual field test, extended29$48$120
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient24$96$171
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope19$27$70
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 ↗
$7,163
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,023/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for optometrist
25
Companies
104
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
$7,163 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,027
2023
$1,442
2022
$677
2021
$465
2020
$411
2019
$1,078
2018
$2,063

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$1,669
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,347
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$716
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$667
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$512
CooperVision Inc.
$354
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$249
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$239
Lumenis BE inc
$171
Dompe US, Inc.
$154
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$136
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$126
ABBVIE INC.
$125
Allergan Inc.
$124
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$106
Quidel Corporation
$98
Glaukos Corporation
$89
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$81
Shire North American Group Inc
$50
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$39
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$33
Allergan, Inc.
$32
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
OPTOS, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · CE-marked KXLA system · Cequa · Clear Care · Contact Lens · DAILIES · DAILIES TOTAL1 · DEXTENZA · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · Eye Health · INFUSE · Izervay · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · MiSight Contact Lens · Monaco · MyDay Contact Lens · None Specified · OXERVATE · Opti-Free · Optilight · PROKERA · Precision 1 · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · TOTAL30 · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · ULTRA · VYZULTA · Wavelight Refractive Suite · XIIDRA · ZEN LENS · ZYLET
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for optometrist in TX.

Equivalent to $6,955 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
750
Per 100K population
87.2
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL
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. Virani is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 4%), 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. Virani experienced with retinal photography (fundus photo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Virani performed 31 retinal photography (fundus photo) 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. Virani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Virani received a total of $7,163 from 25 companies across 104 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. Virani's costs compare to other optometrists in Katy?
Dr. Virani's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Virani) 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 →