Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Lehmann, MD
Ophthalmology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lehmann
Dr. James Lehmann is an ophthalmology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lehmann performed 3,746 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lehmann received a total of $170,180 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 197 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lehmann is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 24% volume in TX
$170,180 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,746
Medicare services
Top 24% in TX for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$152
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
921 | $27 | $120 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
707 | $368 | $900 |
| 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. |
426 | $106 | $202 |
| 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. |
391 | $85 | $146 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
309 | $234 | $400 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
192 | $24 | $50 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
172 | $28 | $50 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
75 | $79 | $150 |
| 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. |
69 | $59 | $120 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
59 | $60 | $100 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
52 | $561 | $1,200 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
47 | $97 | $208 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
46 | $436 | $950 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
45 | $156 | $420 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
42 | $224 | $1,300 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
40 | $22 | $50 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens. |
31 | $42 | $120 |
| Corneal transplant, outer layer Surgical procedure to replace the outer layer of the cornea with donor tissue. |
29 | $860 | $1,307 |
| 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. |
27 | $26 | $50 |
| 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. |
27 | $26 | $100 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
21 | $474 | $1,176 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
18 | $25 | $100 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
19.6% high complexity
11.6% medium
68.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$170,180
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $24,311/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
197
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$123,093
2023
$14,708
2022
$9,412
2021
$8,953
2020
$12,439
2019
$655
2018
$920
Payments by company (2024)
RxSight Inc
$113,771
Glaukos Corporation
$8,713
Alcon Vision LLC
$141
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$139
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$133
Dompe US, Inc.
$122
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
ABBVIE INC.
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 99.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
RxSight Inc
$137,163
LENSAR, Inc.
$15,245
Glaukos Corporation
$9,123
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$5,420
Alcon Vision LLC
$443
ABBVIE INC.
$347
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$264
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$211
Dompe US, Inc.
$163
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$158
TissueTech, Inc.
$155
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$139
OPTOS, INC.
$137
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$131
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$118
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$111
Bausch Health US, LLC
$102
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$100
Omeros Corporation
$78
Allergan, Inc.
$70
Avedro Inc.
$59
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$56
Allergan Inc.
$53
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$51
Shire North American Group Inc
$49
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$34
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$28
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$23
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$21
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Optos, Inc.
$18
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$14
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 94.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · CE-marked KXLA system · CIRRUS HD-OCT · Catalys Laser System · Cequa · Contact Lens · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · IACCESS · INVELTYS · KXL System · KXL system (not refurbished) · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Monaco · OMNI · OXERVATE · Omidria · One Series Ultra · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · Oxervate · PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE · PROKERA · Phacofragmentation Accessories · Photrexa · Prokera · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · ReSure Sealant · STAR S4 IR · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · TobraDex ST · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · VYZULTA · Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System · Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · Zerviate · iDose TR · rocklatan
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
164
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Lehmann is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lehmann experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lehmann performed 921 corneal topography and eye depth measurement services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Lehmann receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lehmann received a total of $170,180 from 36 companies across 197 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Lehmann's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Lehmann's average Medicare payment per service is $152. 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. Lehmann) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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