Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Lehmann, M.D.

Optician · Nacogdoches, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
5300 NORTH ST, Nacogdoches, TX 75965
9365698278
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1942268743 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. Lehmann

Dr. Robert Lehmann is an optician specialist in Nacogdoches, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lehmann performed 285 Medicare services across 236 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lehmann received a total of $17,852 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 122 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Lehmann 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 ▲ 285 Medicare services $17,852 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
285
Medicare services
Bottom 24% in TX for optician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
236
Unique beneficiaries
$144
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~15 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
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 65 $213 $324
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 49 $79 $144
Cataract surgery with lens implant 48 $379 $522
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement 47 $27 $54
Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 24 $13 $37
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 20 $88 $161
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 16 $86 $184
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 16 $28 $54
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
5.6% medium
77.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$17,852
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,550/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for optician
27
Companies
122
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
$9,785 (54.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,950 (27.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,117 (17.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$611
2023
$241
2022
$233
2021
$1,145
2020
$5,148
2019
$3,078
2018
$7,396

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Research LLC
$4,950
Alcon Research Ltd
$4,240
Alcon Vision LLC
$3,861
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$2,618
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$450
Glaukos Corporation
$418
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$245
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$205
ABBVIE INC.
$184
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$88
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$84
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$76
Omeros Corporation
$51
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$45
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$39
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$35
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$34
Allergan, Inc.
$34
RxSight Inc
$26
Ivantis, Inc
$24
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$22
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$21
Harrow Eye, LLC
$19
TissueTech, Inc.
$16
Allergan Inc.
$14
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 73.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CALLISTO eye · Centurion · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · Hydrus · ISTENT INJECT W · KXL System · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX · LUMERA · None Specified · OMNI · OMNI Surgical System · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · Omidria · PROLENSA · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS · ReSTOR · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System · iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W
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 (55%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for optician in TX.

Equivalent to $6,264 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
18.5
County median income
$51,528
Nearest hospital
NACOGDOCHES MEDICAL CENTER
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. Lehmann is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% of TX peers, with 19 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. Lehmann experienced with removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lehmann performed 65 removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 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. Lehmann receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lehmann received a total of $17,852 from 27 companies across 122 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. Lehmann's costs compare to other opticians in Nacogdoches?
Dr. Lehmann's average Medicare payment per service is $144. 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. Lehmann) 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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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 →