Dr. Michael Hochman, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Hochman
Dr. Michael Hochman is an ophthalmology in Laredo, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hochman performed 7,766 Medicare services across 3,560 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hochman received a total of $179 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 6 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Hochman 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) | 852 | $30 | $400 |
| Pattern recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report | 663 | $55 | $600 |
| Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report | 552 | $51 | $600 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | 548 | $21 | $70 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | 539 | $85 | $165 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) | 537 | $26 | $130 |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | 470 | $84 | $600 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | 443 | $98 | $900 |
| Visual field test, extended | 438 | $43 | $200 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | 355 | $11 | $240 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease | 322 | $69 | $2,000 |
| Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye | 285 | $142 | $800 |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | 263 | $53 | $400 |
| Eye exam, established patient, focused | 248 | $68 | $115 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) | 193 | $27 | $400 |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | 178 | $381 | $2,500 |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | 164 | $1,014 | $8,000 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement | 134 | $34 | $400 |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | 119 | $233 | $2,500 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient | 110 | $89 | $300 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | 73 | $8 | $400 |
| Imaging of front third of eye | 73 | $24 | $400 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye | 60 | $533 | $8,000 |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | 59 | $245 | $8,000 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant | 47 | $420 | $4,000 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | 27 | $35 | $400 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | 14 | $241 | $2,000 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2023)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| 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. Hochman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% 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 →
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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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