Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kyle Rhodes, MD

Ophthalmology · Lakeway, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
3503 WILD CHERRY DR BLDG 3, Lakeway, TX 78738
5122639000
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1821272378 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. Rhodes 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. Rhodes

Dr. Kyle Rhodes is an ophthalmology in Lakeway, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rhodes performed 2,702 Medicare services across 2,268 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rhodes received a total of $49,171 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rhodes 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 34% volume in TX$ $49,171 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,702
Medicare services
Top 34% in TX for ophthalmology
2,268
Unique beneficiaries
$93
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~150 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
Eye exam, established patient, focused469$60$152
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient443$91$221
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement288$31$116
Retinal photography (fundus photo)248$27$138
Visual field test, extended223$44$155
Cataract surgery with lens implant219$398$2,744
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)212$67$144
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient186$99$270
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser102$249$500
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)89$26$92
New patient problem focused exam of visual system69$52$155
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)46$36$144
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness40$8$17
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)36$30$92
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)32$95$221
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.
8.1% high complexity
6.1% medium
85.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$49,171
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,024/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for ophthalmology
26
Companies
253
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$42,953 (87.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,069 (12.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$150 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$952
2023
$895
2022
$43,087
2021
$1,545
2020
$1,099
2019
$983
2018
$610

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
RxSight Inc
$42,690
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,737
Alcon Vision LLC
$751
ABBVIE INC.
$591
Allergan, Inc.
$490
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$305
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$250
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$249
Allergan Inc.
$176
Shire North American Group Inc
$150
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$122
Kowa Research Institute, Inc.
$89
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$82
Ivantis, Inc
$80
TissueTech, Inc.
$66
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$52
TearLab Corp
$41
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$39
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$34
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$34
OPTOS, INC.
$32
Omeros Corporation
$31
TISSUETECH, INC.
$24
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$20
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 93.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARTEVO 800 · ATRALIN · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CATALYS SYSTEM · CEQUA · Catalys Laser System · Catalys System · Catalyst System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · Hydrus Microstent · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · Monaco · ORA · OZURDEX · Omidria · One Series Ultra · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · ReSure Sealant · STELLARIS · TECNIS IOL · TearCare · TearLab Osmolarity System · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · Tobradex ST · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · VYZULTA · Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System · Whitestar Signature Pro · XIIDRA · YUTIQ · Zerviate · enVista MX60 IOL
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 (87%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for ophthalmology in TX.

Equivalent to $1,820 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
128
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER- AUSTIN
7.6 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. Rhodes is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 5%), with 18 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. Rhodes experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rhodes performed 469 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Rhodes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rhodes received a total of $49,171 from 26 companies across 253 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. Rhodes's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Lakeway?
Dr. Rhodes's average Medicare payment per service is $93. 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. Rhodes) 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 →