Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Errol Grannum, MD

Ophthalmology · Mcallen, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1910 S 1ST ST, Mcallen, TX 78503
9566873937
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1508897935 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Grannum

Dr. Errol Grannum is an ophthalmology specialist in Mcallen, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Grannum performed 1,706 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Grannum received a total of $1,563 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 69 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Grannum is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ 1,706 Medicare services $1,563 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,706
Medicare services
Bottom 48% in TX for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
659 $62 $150
Measurement of corneal pressure 332 $8 $25
Visual field test, extended
A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam.
169 $44 $225
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
147 $19 $120
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
143 $24 $300
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
84 $102 $300
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
50 $25 $200
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
31 $157 $1,800
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
30 $8 $100
Eyelash removal with forceps
This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area.
29 $14 $120
Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation
A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye.
20 $218 $1,400
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
12 $16 $125
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,563
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $223/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in TX for ophthalmology
11
Companies
69
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$475
2023
$169
2022
$281
2021
$198
2020
$57
2019
$133
2018
$250

Payments by company (2024)

ABBVIE INC.
$250
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$143
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$19
Alcon Vision LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 87.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$553
Allergan, Inc.
$292
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$221
Allergan Inc.
$165
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$100
Alcon Vision LLC
$32
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$19
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 68.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · DURYSTA · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · Izervay · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
32
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Grannum is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Grannum experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Grannum performed 659 eye exam, established patient, focused services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Grannum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Grannum received a total of $1,563 from 11 companies across 69 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Grannum's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Mcallen?
Dr. Grannum's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Grannum) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →