Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Brunin, M.D.

Ophthalmology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5430 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 100, San Antonio, TX 78229
2103401212
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1043579733 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. Brunin 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. Brunin

Dr. Gregory Brunin is an ophthalmology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brunin performed 4,727 Medicare services across 3,954 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brunin received a total of $2,141 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 77 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. Brunin 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.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ Top 18% volume in TX $2,141 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,727
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for ophthalmology
3,954
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~364 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 1,305 $80 $145
Eye exam, established patient, focused 707 $60 $100
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 515 $28 $80
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement 311 $29 $150
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 229 $22 $80
Ct scan of cornea 228 $23 $100
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 220 $88 $145
Visual field test, extended 200 $39 $110
Retinal photography (fundus photo) 174 $25 $115
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 164 $250 $800
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 125 $92 $195
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 74 $7 $35
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 58 $120 $200
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 54 $561 $2,000
Microfluid analysis of tears 50 $22 $35
Removal of eyelashes using forceps 47 $14 $138
Closure of tear duct opening using plug 44 $149 $505
Release of arm or leg nerve 36 $196 $750
Release of nerve using operating microscope 36 $139 $500
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 36 $39 $150
Injection, moxifloxacin, 100 mg 36 $8 $50
Cataract surgery with lens implant 35 $420 $1,800
New patient problem focused exam of visual system 25 $52 $110
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 18 $18 $60
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.
0.7% high complexity
22.9% medium
76.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,141
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $306/year across 7 years
Top 45% in TX for ophthalmology
29
Companies
77
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
$2,098 (98.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$43 (2.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$651
2023
$434
2022
$411
2021
$135
2020
$133
2019
$105
2018
$271

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
RxSight Inc
$351
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$192
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$177
AbbVie Inc.
$144
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$144
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$121
TissueTech, Inc.
$116
ABBVIE INC.
$83
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$79
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$75
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$71
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$55
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$49
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$48
Bausch Health US, LLC
$43
Shire North American Group Inc
$39
Dompe US, Inc.
$34
Alcon Vision LLC
$33
TearLab Corp
$31
Omeros Corporation
$28
Harrow Eye, LLC
$25
Amgen Inc.
$25
TISSUETECH, INC.
$22
Allergan Inc.
$20
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$19
Glaukos Corporation
$19
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
Halozyme Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · CE-marked KXLA system · CVISC50 · Cequa · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · HYLENEX RECOMBINANT · INVELTYS · Izervay · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · LenSx · MIEBO · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XIIDRA
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $45 per 100 Medicare services performed
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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

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. Brunin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Brunin experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brunin performed 1,305 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Brunin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brunin received a total of $2,141 from 29 companies across 77 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. Brunin's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Brunin's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Brunin) 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 →