Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Juan Arciniega, M.D.

Ophthalmology · McAllen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1309 E RIDGE RD, McAllen, TX 78503
9566318875
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1508153115 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. Arciniega 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. Arciniega

Dr. Juan Arciniega is an ophthalmology in McAllen, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arciniega performed 1,015 Medicare services across 808 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arciniega received a total of $4,041 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 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. Arciniega 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ 1,015 Medicare services$ $4,041 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,015
Medicare services
Bottom 32% in TX for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
808
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~72 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 patient211$83$344
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)126$29$99
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement120$25$101
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)107$85$315
Cataract surgery with lens implant104$415$1,464
Eye exam, established patient, focused66$60$244
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser63$241$838
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)56$23$90
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)52$62$225
Visual field test, extended30$42$154
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)29$36$140
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient24$90$408
New patient office visit (45-59 min)15$112$454
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye12$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.
10.2% high complexity
17.9% medium
71.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,041
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $577/year across 7 years
Top 28% in TX for ophthalmology
28
Companies
94
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
$4,041 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$438
2023
$246
2022
$734
2021
$1,085
2020
$493
2019
$573
2018
$472

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$623
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$408
Allergan, Inc.
$281
RxSight Inc
$234
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$213
Alcon Vision LLC
$198
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$196
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$187
Glaukos Corporation
$172
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$160
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$156
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$131
Allergan Inc.
$125
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Avedro Inc.
$119
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$116
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$100
TISSUETECH, INC.
$99
ABBVIE INC.
$62
Lombart Brothers, Inc.
$60
Amgen Inc.
$55
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$53
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$48
TissueTech, Inc.
$35
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$34
Shire North American Group Inc
$26
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$14
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · CATALYS SYSTEM · Catalys System · Clareon · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · IC-8 Apthera IOL · IDESIGN RS · KXL System · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OPD-III · OZURDEX · One Series Ultra · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · PROKERA · Photrexa · Prokera · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRULIGN TORIC · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Simplicity · VYZULTA · VisuMax · Wavelight · XEOMIN · XIIDRA · Xeomin · YUTIQ · rocklatan
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 $398 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
3.6
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Arciniega is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Arciniega experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arciniega performed 211 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. Arciniega receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arciniega received a total of $4,041 from 28 companies across 94 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. Arciniega's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in McAllen?
Dr. Arciniega's average Medicare payment per service is $105. 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. Arciniega) 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 →