Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Matthew Adams, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
6843 COMMUNICATIONS PKWY STE 810, Plano, TX 75024
9724402020
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1124361076 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. Adams 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. Adams

Dr. Matthew Adams is a retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician in Plano, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Adams performed 12,225 Medicare services across 1,604 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Adams received a total of $27,950 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 152 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 speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Adams 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 38% volume in TX$ $27,950 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,225
Medicare services
Top 38% in TX for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
1,604
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~940 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)8,640$29$45
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)906$28$55
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)631$77$150
Eye injection for retinal disease539$85$330
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)496$693$1,300
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg395$188$500
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified125$66$100
Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg119$157$300
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)100$95$215
Cataract surgery with lens implant73$399$1,200
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement47$27$110
New patient office visit (45-59 min)42$90$212
Retinal photography (fundus photo)35$25$104
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing31$15$43
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye18$96$448
Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina15$677$1,480
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)13$90$282
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
90.9% medium
8.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$27,950
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,993/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
25
Companies
152
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16,244 (58.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,861 (28.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,302 (11.8%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$544 (1.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$15,088
2023
$4,035
2022
$1,138
2021
$1,198
2020
$4,074
2019
$469
2018
$1,949

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$14,780
Genentech USA, Inc.
$4,410
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$2,428
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$1,214
Alcon Research Ltd
$1,129
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$544
Alcon Vision LLC
$537
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$456
Allergan, Inc.
$310
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$292
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$276
Allergan Inc.
$262
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$238
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$200
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$167
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$148
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$138
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$130
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$120
ABBVIE INC.
$68
AbbVie Inc.
$34
Akorn, Inc.
$23
RxSight Inc
$18
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BEOVU · BIOTRUE ONE DAY · Constellation · DEXYCU · EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · Lucentis · Luxor · NGENUITY · OMNI Surgical System · OZURDEX · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · STELLARIS · STELLARIS PC · SUSVIMO · Syfovre · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · VABYSMO · Vabysmo · YUTIQ · Zioptan · enVista MX60 IOL
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 (58%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $229 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER 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. Adams is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 14%).

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. Adams experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Adams performed 8,640 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. Adams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Adams received a total of $27,950 from 25 companies across 152 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. Adams's costs compare to other retina specialist (ophthalmology) physicians in Plano?
Dr. Adams's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Adams) 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 →