Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Arthur Medina, O.D.

Optometrist · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
2903 N SAINT MARYS ST, San Antonio, TX 78212
2102254141
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1669434155 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. Medina 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. Medina

Dr. Arthur Medina is an optometrist in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Medina performed 773 Medicare services across 623 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Medina received a total of $24,469 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 115 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Medina 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 14% volume in TX $24,469 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
773
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for optometrist
623
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~39 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
Eye exam, established patient, focused 268 $56 $121
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 232 $72 $143
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 120 $27 $69
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 39 $25 $60
Retinal photography (fundus photo) 32 $24 $85
Cataract surgery with lens implant 30 $75 $157
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 20 $71 $156
Visual field test, extended 19 $38 $87
New patient problem focused exam of visual system 13 $40 $106
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.
3.9% high complexity
20.6% medium
75.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$24,469
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,496/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for optometrist
26
Companies
115
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.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$13,914 (56.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,716 (19.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,942 (16.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,897 (7.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,232
2023
$536
2022
$14,103
2021
$546
2020
$2,522
2019
$784
2018
$4,746

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$14,583
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$3,449
Ivantis, Inc
$2,003
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,037
Glaukos Corporation
$992
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$318
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$314
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$221
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$185
Harrow Eye, LLC
$159
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$155
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$141
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$125
Dompe US, Inc.
$125
Thea Pharma Inc.
$117
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$89
Shire North American Group Inc
$56
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$53
Allergan Inc.
$50
CooperVision Inc.
$40
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$20
Optos, Inc.
$17
Quidel Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 81.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIR OPTIX · Acuvue · CEQUA · DEXTENZA · ENVISTA · ENVISTA TORIC · EYSUVIS · Eye Health · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX GEL · MIEBO · MyDay Contact Lens · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · One Series Ultra · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE · Phacofragmentation Accessories · SPECTACLE LENSES · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TOTAL30 · TYRVAYA · TearCare · TearCare SmartLid · TearScience Lipiflow System · TearScience Lipiscan System · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VEVYE · VYZULTA · XIIDRA · Zerviate · enVista MX60 IOL · 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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for optometrist in TX.

Equivalent to $3,165 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
436
Per 100K population
21.4
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
2.8 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. Medina is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Medina experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Medina performed 268 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Medina receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Medina received a total of $24,469 from 26 companies across 115 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. Medina's costs compare to other optometrists in San Antonio?
Dr. Medina's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Medina) 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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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 →