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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Mora, O.D.

Optometrist · Laredo, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1601 CORPUS CHRISTI ST, Laredo, TX 78043
9567261007
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1255305256 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. Mora 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. Mora

Dr. David Mora is an optometrist in Laredo, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mora performed 6,141 Medicare services across 4,135 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mora received a total of $2,367 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 109 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. Mora 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 0% volume in TX$ $2,367 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,141
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for optometrist
4,135
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~307 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, focused1,097$62$92
Retinal photography (fundus photo)612$25$115
Visual field test, extended476$42$100
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)464$28$52
Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion395$36$75
Eye training exercise performed by health care professional393$28$65
Closure of tear duct opening using plug359$151$362
Photography of content of eyes275$14$69
Ct scan of cornea242$23$50
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye241$18$50
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope236$27$160
Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing216$1,007$1,312
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient198$86$134
Exam of visual field with intermediate testing180$33$77
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)173$26$52
Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function137$96$180
Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report137$50$165
Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report131$29$100
Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease55$28$77
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures54$34$110
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient52$78$162
Exam of visual field with limited testing18$20$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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,367
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $338/year across 7 years
Top 22% in TX for optometrist
17
Companies
109
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
$2,367 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$532
2023
$379
2022
$134
2021
$196
2020
$110
2019
$390
2018
$625

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$504
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$411
Shire North American Group Inc
$269
Dompe US, Inc.
$197
ABBVIE INC.
$180
Allergan, Inc.
$163
Allergan Inc.
$149
Alcon Vision LLC
$135
OPTOS, INC.
$86
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$43
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$43
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
CooperVision Inc.
$32
Thea Pharma Inc.
$17
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
TissueTech, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 50.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BESIVANCE · Flarex · INVELTYS · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · Monaco · MyDay Contact Lens · OXERVATE · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TYRVAYA · VUITY · VYZULTA · XELPROS · XIIDRA
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 $39 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$62,506
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
9.8 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. Mora is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Mora experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mora performed 1,097 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. Mora receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mora received a total of $2,367 from 17 companies across 109 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. Mora's costs compare to other optometrists in Laredo?
Dr. Mora's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Mora) 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 →