Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Darrell Baskin, MD

Ophthalmology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
1 HAVEN FOR HOPE WAY, San Antonio, TX 78207
2102202370
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1942322409 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. Baskin 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. Baskin

Dr. Darrell Baskin is an ophthalmology in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baskin performed 19,185 Medicare services across 2,195 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baskin received a total of $13,923 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 55 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Baskin 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 5% volume in TX$ $13,923 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
19,185
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for ophthalmology
2,195
Unique beneficiaries
$115
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,010 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)12,602$29$114
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)2,166$694$2,696
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)1,646$28$127
Eye injection for retinal disease1,152$93$463
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg620$185$763
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient466$85$395
Eye exam, established patient, focused335$58$280
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient99$96$465
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified60$72$325
New patient office visit (45-59 min)23$82$521
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye16$107$385
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 ↗
$13,923
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,989/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for ophthalmology
19
Companies
55
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
$8,510 (61.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,943 (21.1%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$2,178 (15.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$292 (2.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$322
2023
$261
2022
$8,888
2021
$2,127
2020
$578
2019
$1,101
2018
$646

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
US Retina LLC
$10,688
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$829
Genentech USA, Inc.
$414
Notal Vision, Inc.
$292
Allergan Inc.
$223
Alcon Vision LLC
$222
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$210
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$179
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$128
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$127
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
$121
OPTOVUE, INC.
$120
Allergan, Inc.
$109
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$94
TissueTech, Inc.
$74
ABBVIE INC.
$27
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$24
Biogen, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 85.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BEOVU · Clareon · Constellation · DEXYCU · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · Lucentis · OZURDEX · Prokera · SUSVIMO · Spectralis · Syfovre · VABYSMO · VISUDYNE · Vabysmo · XIPERE · 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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for ophthalmology in TX.

Equivalent to $73 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
164
Per 100K population
8.0
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO
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. Baskin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 10%), 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. Baskin experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baskin performed 12,602 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Baskin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baskin received a total of $13,923 from 19 companies across 55 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. Baskin's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in San Antonio?
Dr. Baskin's average Medicare payment per service is $115. 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. Baskin) 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 →