Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alan Baribeau, M.D.
Ophthalmology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Baribeau
Dr. Alan Baribeau is an ophthalmology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baribeau performed 3,494 Medicare services across 2,430 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baribeau received a total of $11,070 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 231 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. Baribeau 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 26% volume in TX
$11,070 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,494
Medicare services
Top 26% in TX for ophthalmology
2,430
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~175 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
841 | $85 | $250 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
401 | $23 | $72 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
358 | $11 | $28 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
262 | $25 | $68 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
253 | $43 | $116 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
221 | $17 | $46 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
130 | $42 | $110 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
118 | $29 | $74 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning. |
101 | $88 | $242 |
| Visual evoked potential test A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli. |
101 | $46 | $124 |
| Pattern electroretinogram (PERG) A test that records the electrical responses of the retina to visual stimuli. The procedure includes interpretation and a written report of the results. |
95 | $45 | $144 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 80 | $694 | $980 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
75 | $77 | $205 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
72 | $101 | $313 |
| Scar removal of eyelid lining Surgical removal of scar tissue from the inner lining of the eyelid caused by a previous infection. |
54 | $63 | $247 |
| Contact lens fitting for eye surface disease This procedure involves the fitting of a contact lens specifically intended to treat or manage a disease affecting the surface of the eye. |
52 | $29 | $76 |
| Laser release of scar tissue between lens and retina A laser procedure used to remove scar tissue located between the lens and the retina of the eye. |
51 | $289 | $708 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
45 | $48 | $232 |
| Eye exam, established patient, focused A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom. |
36 | $36 | $163 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
35 | $49 | $205 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
29 | $32 | $173 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
28 | $13 | $103 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
24 | $22 | $40 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
18 | $115 | $1,334 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
14 | $104 | $211 |
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 ↗$11,070
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,581/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for ophthalmology
37
Companies
231
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
$11,070 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,661
2023
$1,583
2022
$1,056
2021
$780
2020
$856
2019
$3,740
2018
$1,393
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,546
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,389
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$706
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$575
ABBVIE INC.
$562
Allergan, Inc.
$526
AbbVie Inc.
$489
Alcon Vision LLC
$385
Glaukos Corporation
$366
TissueTech, Inc.
$337
Dompe US, Inc.
$325
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$296
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$225
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$217
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$201
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$188
Allergan Inc.
$159
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$133
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$128
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$127
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$125
Amgen Inc.
$122
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$110
Akorn, Inc.
$109
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$108
OPTOS, INC.
$99
TearLab Corp
$99
Shire North American Group Inc
$95
Thea Pharma Inc.
$67
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$55
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$42
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$40
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$22
Ivantis, Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 41.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · BEOVU · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Centurion · Cequa · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · ENVISTA TORIC · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus Microstent · INVELTYS · IOLMaster 500 · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · Izervay · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · P200DTx · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SIMBRINZA · Simbrinza · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tobradex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Xofluza · Zioptan · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 $317 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
164
Per 100K population
8.0
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Baribeau is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Baribeau experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baribeau performed 841 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Baribeau receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baribeau received a total of $11,070 from 37 companies across 231 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. Baribeau's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Baribeau's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Baribeau) 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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