Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Valla Djafari, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Round Rock, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4010 SANDY BROOK DR, Round Rock, TX 78665
5126512201
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1881648038 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Djafari 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. Djafari

Dr. Valla Djafari is an ophthalmology in Round Rock, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Djafari performed 3,921 Medicare services across 1,671 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Djafari received a total of $3,862 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 30 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. Djafari 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▲ Top 23% volume in TX$ $3,862 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,921
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for ophthalmology
1,671
Unique beneficiaries
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~206 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
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)971$29$84
Eye exam, established patient, focused926$63$180
Eye injection for retinal disease617$80$210
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified407$67$600
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing302$11$51
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)290$701$2,000
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing136$17$56
New patient office visit (45-59 min)76$115$333
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye50$98$167
Imaging of front third of eye using a special camera after injection of a dye46$112$287
Retinal photography (fundus photo)37$27$118
New patient office visit (30-44 min)23$85$218
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient16$116$309
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient13$97$259
Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye11$122$435
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 2023 ↗
$3,862
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $644/year across 6 years
Top 29% in TX for ophthalmology
17
Companies
30
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
$2,537 (65.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,325 (34.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$71
2022
$239
2021
$553
2020
$121
2019
$1,095
2018
$1,784

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NotalVision
$1,325
TissueTech, Inc.
$304
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$292
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$274
Allergan Inc.
$254
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$205
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
$184
Merz North America, Inc.
$136
ABBVIE INC.
$131
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$124
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$119
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
AbbVie, Inc.
$110
OPTOVUE, INC.
$100
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$99
Genentech USA, Inc.
$47
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$41
Top 3 companies account for 49.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · BEOVU · DEXTENZA · EYLEA · ForeseeHome · Humira · LUXTURNA · Lucentis · OZURDEX · PROKERA · Prokera · Rhopressa · SUSVIMO · Spectralis · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · XEOMIN · XR
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 (66%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $98 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
129
Per 100K population
20.0
County median income
$108,309
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - ROUND ROCK
3.1 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment— Not enrolledN/A
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2023
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 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. Djafari is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Djafari experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Djafari performed 971 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Djafari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Djafari received a total of $3,862 from 17 companies across 30 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. Djafari's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Round Rock?
Dr. Djafari's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Djafari) 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 →