Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lance Jackson, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Optician · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
18518 HARDY OAK, San Antonio, TX 78258
2106964327
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1174554521 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. Jackson 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. Jackson

Dr. Lance Jackson is an optician in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jackson performed 16,605 Medicare services across 5,152 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jackson received a total of $2,418 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 52 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Jackson 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 4% volume in TX$ $2,418 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
16,605
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for optician
5,152
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~874 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
Allergy immunotherapy preparation4,537$11$20
Allergy skin test4,130$3$13
Exam of ear using a microscope2,190$20$75
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,561$61$178
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections937$8$38
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test508$25$96
Test to assess middle ear function399$11$44
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)347$88$235
New patient office visit (30-44 min)228$71$207
New patient office visit (45-59 min)213$115$295
Functional activity therapy141$25$78
Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation126$82$222
Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report124$23$167
Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report123$62$160
Test for eardrum and muscle function106$15$78
Photography of content of eyes93$17$87
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min87$20$70
Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair72$97$206
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording70$85$217
Test for balance and posture70$36$210
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears68$31$78
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing63$36$92
Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast60$125$464
Vemp testing of lower branch of inner ear nerve with interpretation and report50$60$157
Removal of impacted ear wax48$31$97
Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day38$32$83
Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity34$59$236
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes31$77$170
Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia26$153$352
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min25$18$55
Obtaining ear cartilage for grafting21$221$1,378
Evaluation of hearing ringing in ear19$46$127
Incision of fluid canal of inner ear with infusion of drugs17$162$1,800
Test for abnormal eye movement using 3 positions with recording17$23$104
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour14$101$260
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes12$79$170
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.
0.1% high complexity
6.0% medium
93.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,418
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $345/year across 7 years
Top 39% in TX for optician
18
Companies
52
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
$2,418 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$247
2023
$382
2022
$242
2021
$275
2020
$193
2019
$782
2018
$298

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nevro Corp.
$724
Advanced Bionics, LLC
$592
Cochlear Americas
$308
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$164
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$149
Vertiflex, Inc.
$125
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$84
Stryker Corporation
$76
Brainlab, Inc.
$32
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$27
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Acclarent, Inc
$16
MED-EL Corporation
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
Optinose US, Inc.
$13
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 67.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · Acclarent Aera · CIPRODEX · COCHLEAR NUCLEUS CI632 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM MODIOLAR ELECTRODE · Cochlear · Cochlear Nucleus CI632 cochlear implant with Slim Modiolar electrode · Curve · DermOtic · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · EXPAREL · HIRES ULTRA CI HIFOCUS MS ELECTRODE · HiResolution Bionic Ear System · Nucleus · Otovel · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Superion ISS · TULA · VIBRANT Soundbridge Middle Ear Implant and BONEBRIDGE System · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 $15 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
195
Per 100K population
9.6
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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. Jackson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Jackson experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jackson performed 4,537 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Jackson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jackson received a total of $2,418 from 18 companies across 52 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. Jackson's costs compare to other opticians in San Antonio?
Dr. Jackson's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Jackson) 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 →