Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nehal Patel, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Mcallen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Patel
Dr. Nehal Patel is an ophthalmology specialist in Mcallen, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 3,863 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $6,772 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 180 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. Patel 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 23% volume in TX
$6,772 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,863
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$148
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
585 | $29 | $98 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
581 | $81 | $500 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
558 | $88 | $311 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 494 | $680 | $2,211 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
275 | $82 | $344 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
236 | $54 | $253 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
222 | $24 | $89 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
220 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
201 | $41 | $151 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
89 | $29 | $103 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
66 | $411 | $1,465 |
| 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. |
54 | $26 | $91 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
51 | $100 | $332 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
51 | $56 | $220 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
32 | $223 | $839 |
| 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. |
31 | $121 | $453 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
30 | $81 | $408 |
| 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. |
22 | $67 | $244 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
17 | $135 | $553 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
14 | $414 | $1,837 |
| Eye shunt creation with tissue graft A surgical procedure to create a drainage pathway for eye fluid using a tissue graft to improve fluid flow. |
12 | $864 | $3,063 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
11 | $34 | $131 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
11 | $9 | $31 |
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.
1.7% high complexity
56.7% medium
41.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,772
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $967/year across 7 years
Top 17% in TX for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
180
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
$877
2023
$1,190
2022
$1,101
2021
$1,400
2020
$579
2019
$1,049
2018
$575
Payments by company (2024)
Genentech USA, Inc.
$282
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$157
RxSight Inc
$154
Glaukos Corporation
$124
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
ABBVIE INC.
$32
Alcon Vision LLC
$21
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 67.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$658
Genentech USA, Inc.
$656
Allergan, Inc.
$601
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$565
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$492
ABBVIE INC.
$444
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$338
RxSight Inc
$276
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$268
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$217
TISSUETECH, INC.
$213
Allergan Inc.
$201
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$189
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$172
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$164
Glaukos Corporation
$158
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$150
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$131
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$131
Shire North American Group Inc
$120
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$117
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$117
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$84
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$65
Lombart Brothers, Inc.
$60
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$39
TissueTech, Inc.
$35
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$20
Dompe US, Inc.
$19
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$15
Ivantis, Inc
$15
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · BEOVU · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · Catalys System · Clareon · DAILIES · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · EYLEA · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus Microstent · IACCESS · Iluvien · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · MIEBO · None Specified · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OPD-III · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · One Series Ultra · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · PROKERA · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rocklatan · STELLARIS PC · Syfovre · TYRVAYA · Tobradex ST · VABYSMO · VICTUS · VITESSE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · VisuMax · Wavelight · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · XIPERE · YUTIQ · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · rocklatan
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 →
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
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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in TX), with 19 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. Patel experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 585 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $6,772 from 33 companies across 180 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. Patel's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Mcallen?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $148. 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. Patel) 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 →
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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.
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