Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pamela Thomas, O.D.

Optometrist · Keller, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
601 S MAIN ST, Keller, TX 76248
8173796200
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1851334940 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. Thomas 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. Thomas

Dr. Pamela Thomas is an optometrist in Keller, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thomas performed 378 Medicare services across 325 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thomas received a total of $2,255 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 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. Thomas 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 30% volume in TX$ $2,255 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
378
Medicare services
Top 30% in TX for optometrist
325
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~20 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient167$83$129
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)59$38$95
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)50$65$135
Photography of content of eyes26$16$60
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient24$84$129
Cataract surgery with lens implant18$84$536
Visual field test, extended18$44$100
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)16$22$75
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.
4.8% high complexity
4.2% medium
91.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,255
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $322/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for optometrist
18
Companies
70
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
$2,255 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$128
2023
$270
2022
$317
2021
$461
2020
$361
2019
$319
2018
$400

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$937
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$226
Glaukos Corporation
$211
CooperVision Inc.
$172
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$134
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$108
Allergan, Inc.
$92
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$74
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$68
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$54
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$29
Alcon Vision LLC
$25
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$20
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Dompe US, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 60.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · Cequa · Clariti Contact Lens · Contact Lens · DAILIES · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR II (DISPOSABLE · LOTEMAX SM · MIEBO · MiSight Contact Lens · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · MyDay Contact Lens · OXERVATE · Photrexa · RESTASIS · TYRVAYA · TearScience Lipiflow System · TearScience Lipiscan System · ULTRA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · ZYLET · Zerviate · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System
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 $596 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
625
Per 100K population
29.3
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL ALLIANCE
2.9 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. Thomas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Thomas experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thomas performed 167 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Thomas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thomas received a total of $2,255 from 18 companies across 70 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. Thomas's costs compare to other optometrists in Keller?
Dr. Thomas's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Thomas) 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 →