Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Elliott Brodbaker, MD

Ophthalmology · Richardson, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1651 N COLLINS BLVD STE 245, Richardson, TX 75080
4699983554
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1457606360 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. Brodbaker 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. Brodbaker

Dr. Elliott Brodbaker is an ophthalmology in Richardson, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brodbaker performed 1,138 Medicare services across 673 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brodbaker received a total of $281 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 10 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. Brodbaker 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▲ 1,138 Medicare services$ $281 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,138
Medicare services
Bottom 35% in TX for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
673
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~88 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
Photography of content of eyes228$18$60
Ct scan of cornea202$26$100
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)148$29$100
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient116$92$225
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye87$22$50
Eye exam, established patient, focused67$68$150
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient62$104$300
Retinal photography (fundus photo)55$27$100
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement39$35$149
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness35$8$50
Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power30$52$120
Visual field test, extended29$44$120
Closure of tear duct opening using plug25$98$400
Cataract surgery with lens implant15$392$2,200
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.
1.3% high complexity
36.5% medium
62.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$281
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $47/year across 6 years
Bottom 16% in TX for ophthalmology
7
Companies
10
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
$281 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$25
2022
$47
2021
$23
2020
$66
2019
$68
2018
$52

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$79
Ivantis, Inc
$68
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$40
TearLab Corp
$32
Alcon Vision LLC
$23
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$21
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 66.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Hydrus · LOTEMAX SM · LenSx · MIEBO · None Specified · Photrexa · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · 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
253
Per 100K population
9.7
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY PLANO
3.1 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data✓ Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments✓ Open PaymentsCY 2023
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. Brodbaker is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Brodbaker experienced with photography of content of eyes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brodbaker performed 228 photography of content of eyes 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. Brodbaker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brodbaker received a total of $281 from 7 companies across 10 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. Brodbaker's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Richardson?
Dr. Brodbaker's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Brodbaker) 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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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.

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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 →