Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Anita George, OD

Optometrist · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
3060 COMMUNICATIONS PKWY STE 205, Plano, TX 75093
2147540000
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1588191886 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. George 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. George

Dr. Anita George is an optometrist in Plano, TX, with 8 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. George performed 946 Medicare services across 846 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. George received a total of $6,784 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 50 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. George 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.

✓ 8 years in practice▲ Top 11% volume in TX$ $6,784 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
946
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for optometrist
846
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~118 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 patient287$80$170
Eye exam, established patient, focused260$61$130
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)122$27$135
Visual field test, extended96$42$130
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)71$23$135
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient46$86$210
Retinal photography (fundus photo)36$24$120
New patient office visit (45-59 min)16$90$230
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness12$7$40
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,784
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $969/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for optometrist
19
Companies
50
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
$5,504 (81.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,279 (18.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$309
2023
$227
2022
$5,712
2021
$34
2020
$162
2019
$298
2018
$40

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kedplasma LLC
$5,504
ABBVIE INC.
$302
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$232
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$153
Alcon Vision LLC
$121
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$88
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$64
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$49
Harrow Eye, LLC
$37
RxSight Inc
$30
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$25
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$18
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$16
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 89.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · ILUX · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · PROKERA · PROLENSA · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · TEFLARO · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA
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 (81%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for optometrist in TX.

Equivalent to $717 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
824
Per 100K population
73.8
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
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. George is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 5%).

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. George experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. George performed 287 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. George receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. George received a total of $6,784 from 19 companies across 50 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. George's costs compare to other optometrists in Plano?
Dr. George's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. George) 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 →