Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ronald Ingram, PA

Ophthalmology · Midland, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery— Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
2706 W CUTHBERT, Midland, TX 79701
4326940999
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1609829225 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. Ingram 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. Ingram

Dr. Ronald Ingram is an ophthalmology in Midland, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ingram performed 3,722 Medicare services across 2,419 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ingram received a total of $943 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 34 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. Ingram 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 24% volume in TX$ $943 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,722
Medicare services
Top 24% in TX for ophthalmology
2,419
Unique beneficiaries
$117
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~196 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
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement1,373$17$25
Cataract surgery with lens implant626$341$542
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient395$94$150
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient387$81$125
Eye exam, established patient, focused356$60$88
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser282$296$505
New patient problem focused exam of visual system93$57$83
Ct scan of cornea52$26$36
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)46$23$35
Visual field test, extended40$42$65
Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye35$420$816
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)22$28$39
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness15$8$11
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.
16.8% high complexity
3.6% medium
79.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$943
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $135/year across 7 years
Bottom 36% in TX for ophthalmology
15
Companies
34
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
$943 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$94
2023
$260
2022
$272
2021
$34
2020
$86
2019
$16
2018
$179

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$289
Glaukos Corporation
$183
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
RxSight Inc
$79
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$52
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$51
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$37
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$33
Allergan, Inc.
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$26
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$25
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$21
Omeros Corporation
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$11
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 58.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVISC · BESIVANCE · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · IACCESS · IC-8 Apthera IOL · ISTENT INJECT W · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX GEL · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · Omidria · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · STELLARIS · TEPEZZA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · VYZULTA · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System
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 $25 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$93,984
Nearest hospital
MIDLAND MEMORIAL 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. Ingram is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% 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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ingram experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ingram performed 1,373 corneal topography and eye depth measurement 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. Ingram receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ingram received a total of $943 from 15 companies across 34 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. Ingram's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Midland?
Dr. Ingram's average Medicare payment per service is $117. 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. Ingram) 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 →