Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Serge Lartchenko, MD

Optician · Richardson, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2821 E PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH HWY, Richardson, TX 75082
4692066957
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1992787089 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. Lartchenko 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. Lartchenko

Dr. Serge Lartchenko is an optician in Richardson, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lartchenko performed 3,956 Medicare services across 1,309 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lartchenko received a total of $7,856 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 470 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Lartchenko 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 17% volume in TX$ $7,856 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,956
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for optician
1,309
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~198 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity2,200$61$146
Nursing facility visit, low complexity563$53$139
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity245$91$209
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)224$66$147
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity219$99$278
Initial hospital admission, high complexity160$129$409
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes131$95$267
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)78$41$84
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)57$94$217
New patient office visit (30-44 min)42$85$217
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity20$73$183
New patient office visit (45-59 min)17$119$334
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 ↗
$7,856
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,122/year across 7 years
Top 20% in TX for optician
34
Companies
470
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
$7,339 (93.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$517 (6.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$817
2023
$728
2022
$914
2021
$902
2020
$1,466
2019
$1,677
2018
$1,351

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ViiV Healthcare Company
$1,496
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,454
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$888
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$752
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$512
Janssen Products, LP
$489
Theratechnologies Inc.
$412
Insmed, Inc.
$409
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$131
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$121
CIPLA USA INC.
$103
Allergan Inc.
$96
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$82
EMD Serono, Inc.
$81
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$76
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$56
Shionogi Inc
$41
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Allergan, Inc.
$36
Shire North American Group Inc
$33
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$32
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Romark Laboratories, LC
$23
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$18
PolyNovo North America LLC
$17
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$15
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$12
Kerecis Limited
$5
Top 3 companies account for 48.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRETUDE · AVYCAZ · Alinia · Arikayce · Baxdela · CABENUVA · CUVITRU · DELSTRIGO · DIFICID · DORYX · DOVATO · Descovy · EGRIFTA · FLEXITOUCH · Fetroja · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · ISENTRESS · JULUCA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MAVYRET · NOVOSORB BTM · NUZYRA · PIFELTRO · PREZCOBIX · PREZISTA · REBYOTA · RENASYS TOUCH · Restrata Wound Matrix · SEROSTIM · SYMTUZA · Serostim · Symtuza · TIVICAY · TOLSURA · TRIUMEQ · TROGARZO · VIBATIV · Vabomere · Veklury · Vibativ · Xenleta · Xerava · ZEMDRI (PLAZOMICIN) · ZERBAXA
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $199 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
450
Per 100K population
40.3
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
METHODIST RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTER
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. Lartchenko is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 20%), with 20 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. Lartchenko experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lartchenko performed 2,200 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Lartchenko receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lartchenko received a total of $7,856 from 34 companies across 470 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. Lartchenko's costs compare to other opticians in Richardson?
Dr. Lartchenko's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Lartchenko) 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 →