Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Oday Alsheikh, M.D.
Ophthalmology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Alsheikh
Dr. Oday Alsheikh is an ophthalmology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alsheikh performed 19,725 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alsheikh received a total of $8,805 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 177 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. Alsheikh 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$8,805 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗19,725
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
4,135 | $22 | $83 |
| 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. |
2,739 | $64 | $121 |
| Near-infrared imaging of tear glands with report This procedure uses near-infrared light to create images of the tear glands. A healthcare provider interprets the images and provides a written report of the findings. |
2,265 | $14 | $45 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
1,853 | $16 | $88 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
1,327 | $27 | $73 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
833 | $44 | $117 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
698 | $21 | $70 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
622 | $87 | $171 |
| 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. |
566 | $24 | $121 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
549 | $24 | $73 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
477 | $11 | $88 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
431 | $28 | $176 |
| 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. |
384 | $33 | $112 |
| 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. |
303 | $335 | $2,130 |
| 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. |
302 | $107 | $203 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning. |
240 | $84 | $221 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
229 | $24 | $76 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
196 | $8 | $22 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
193 | $85 | $694 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
166 | $147 | $273 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
154 | $234 | $1,116 |
| Compounded drug, not otherwise classified A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products. |
151 | $64 | $200 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
149 | $469 | $2,585 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
113 | $1 | $10 |
| Conjunctiva injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye. |
90 | $32 | $221 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 68 | $687 | $2,000 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
64 | $102 | $247 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
62 | $18 | $89 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
61 | $2 | $20 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
52 | $1,027 | $2,737 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
51 | $31 | $217 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
45 | $639 | $1,631 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
30 | $26 | $198 |
| Eye wound repair or revision Surgical repair or revision of an operative wound on the eye. |
29 | $349 | $2,234 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
29 | $14 | $149 |
| Glaucoma drainage tract creation A surgical procedure to create a new pathway for fluid to drain from the eye, helping to lower pressure and treat glaucoma. |
18 | $810 | $2,992 |
| Eye fluid drainage device insertion A surgical procedure to insert a device into the eye to help drain excess fluid and reduce pressure. |
18 | $768 | $5,954 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
18 | $93 | $186 |
| Glaucoma drainage surgery with previous scarring Surgical creation of a new drainage pathway for eye fluid to treat glaucoma in cases where previous scarring is present. |
15 | $848 | $3,591 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
26.4% medium
72.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,805
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,258/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
177
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
$1,962
2023
$1,181
2022
$1,128
2021
$535
2020
$166
2019
$326
2018
$3,506
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$427
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$394
Glaukos Corporation
$288
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$193
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$154
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$95
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$78
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Thea Pharma Inc.
$44
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$25
Harrow Eye, LLC
$21
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$19
Dompe US, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 56.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan Inc.
$3,149
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$1,498
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$665
ABBVIE INC.
$453
Glaukos Corporation
$388
Alcon Vision LLC
$357
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$242
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$180
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$176
Allergan, Inc.
$162
AbbVie Inc.
$161
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$154
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
RxSight Inc
$127
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$119
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$109
Shire North American Group Inc
$106
Thea Pharma Inc.
$74
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$60
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$58
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$52
Avedro Inc.
$46
Akorn, Inc.
$43
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$43
Dompe US, Inc.
$32
Harrow Eye, LLC
$21
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$21
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$20
Omeros Corporation
$20
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$19
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
TearLab Corp
$14
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 60.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · BROMSITE · CE-marked KXLA system · CEQUA · Centurion · Cequa · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA ENVY · EVA · EYLEA HD · EYSUVIS · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · ORA · OXERVATE · Omidria · One Series Ultra · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · PROLENSA · PanOptix · Photrexa · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · Simbrinza · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VERITAS Vision System · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System · XDEMVY · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · XIPERE · Zerviate · Zioptan · combined machine · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose
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Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
164
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
2.8 mi
2.8 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. Alsheikh is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with 19 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. Alsheikh experienced with microfluid analysis of tears?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alsheikh performed 4,135 microfluid analysis of tears 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. Alsheikh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alsheikh received a total of $8,805 from 34 companies across 177 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. Alsheikh's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Alsheikh's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Alsheikh) 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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