Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Victor Gonzalez, MD
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Mcallen, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gonzalez
Dr. Victor Gonzalez is a retina specialist physician in Mcallen, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 8,456 Medicare services across 1,476 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $385,369 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 677 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gonzalez 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 43% volume in TX
$385,369 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,456
Medicare services
Top 43% in TX for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
1,476
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~423 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses. |
5,460 | $29 | $104 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
701 | $28 | $99 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
475 | $82 | $344 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
458 | $82 | $509 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 418 | $692 | $2,211 |
| Dexamethasone intravitreal implant injection An injection of a dexamethasone implant placed inside the eye. This procedure delivers medication directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye. |
119 | $150 | $507 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
102 | $54 | $246 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
74 | $91 | $407 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
73 | $29 | $109 |
| 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. |
64 | $90 | $315 |
| 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. |
59 | $26 | $91 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
57 | $25 | $90 |
| 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. |
50 | $392 | $1,464 |
| 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. |
48 | $104 | $453 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
44 | $158 | $554 |
| Retinal laser destruction of growth A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina. |
35 | $383 | $1,339 |
| 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. |
35 | $99 | $335 |
| Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels. |
34 | $236 | $968 |
| 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. |
34 | $66 | $244 |
| 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. |
30 | $35 | $109 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
22 | $34 | $137 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
19 | $241 | $839 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
16 | $17 | $67 |
| 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. |
15 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
14 | $45 | $223 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
87.3% medium
12.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$385,369
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $55,053/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
63
Companies
677
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$179,262 (46.5%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$93,083 (24.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$52,618 (13.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$44,034 (11.4%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$16,372 (4.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$24,320
2023
$67,185
2022
$27,942
2021
$81,013
2020
$40,710
2019
$77,452
2018
$66,747
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
US Retina LLC
$109,455
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$48,247
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$39,453
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$35,339
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$22,127
TOPCON CORPORATION
$22,027
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15,623
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
$13,444
Allergan Inc.
$11,709
Novartis Pharma AG
$8,682
Allergan, Inc.
$7,847
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$6,249
TOPCON MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$5,599
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$5,255
Genentech USA, Inc.
$4,464
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$3,349
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$3,250
Alcon Vision LLC
$2,869
RxSight Inc
$2,232
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,957
ThromboGenics, Inc.
$1,820
Iridex Corporation
$1,750
Cardinal Health 108 LLC
$1,575
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
$1,400
Glaukos Corporation
$1,051
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$804
ABBVIE INC.
$710
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$574
Harrow Eye, LLC
$558
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$527
Biogen, Inc.
$494
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$484
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$424
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$317
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$301
TISSUETECH, INC.
$273
Lombart Brothers, Inc.
$272
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$246
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$234
Genentech, Inc.
$234
CARDINAL HEALTH 108 LLC
$215
Lilly USA, LLC
$166
Ellex, Inc
$156
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
$152
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$149
TearLab Corp
$149
Abbott Laboratories
$142
Microsurgical Technology, Inc.
$134
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$107
Dompe US, Inc.
$99
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
OPTOS, INC.
$77
Avedro Inc.
$63
TissueTech, Inc.
$35
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$30
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$30
Shire North American Group Inc
$29
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$26
Oculus Surgical Inc.
$22
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 51.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
The majority of payments (46%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician in TX.
Equivalent to $4,557 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Retina specialist physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| 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. Gonzalez is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Gonzalez experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 5,460 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Gonzalez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $385,369 from 63 companies across 677 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. Gonzalez's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in Mcallen?
Dr. Gonzalez's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Gonzalez) 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 →
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