Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ricardo Sepulveda, MD
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · 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. Sepulveda
Dr. Ricardo Sepulveda is a cornea and external diseases specialist physician in San Antonio, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sepulveda performed 2,540 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sepulveda received a total of $5,631 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 154 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. Sepulveda 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 27% volume in TX
$5,631 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,540
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$77
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
486 | $26 | $108 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
262 | $83 | $237 |
| 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. |
254 | $79 | $192 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
195 | $81 | $240 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
183 | $54 | $150 |
| 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. |
150 | $38 | $153 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
144 | $23 | $90 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
115 | $29 | $213 |
| 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. |
113 | $400 | $1,552 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
103 | $94 | $280 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
83 | $24 | $105 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
78 | $245 | $791 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
72 | $19 | $64 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
69 | $15 | $150 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
54 | $18 | $75 |
| 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. |
50 | $25 | $185 |
| 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. |
38 | $43 | $191 |
| 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. |
30 | $78 | $378 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
20 | $532 | $1,928 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
18 | $8 | $36 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
12 | $39 | $90 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
11 | $621 | $2,041 |
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.
4.4% high complexity
43.7% medium
51.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,631
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $804/year across 7 years
Top 26% in TX for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
154
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
$1,301
2023
$1,147
2022
$1,019
2021
$1,004
2020
$363
2019
$444
2018
$352
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$246
RxSight Inc
$216
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$170
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
Glaukos Corporation
$147
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$144
Alcon Vision LLC
$76
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Amgen Inc.
$25
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$21
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$20
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$20
LENSAR, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 48.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Glaukos Corporation
$784
Alcon Vision LLC
$782
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$601
RxSight Inc
$454
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$352
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$277
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$265
Ivantis, Inc
$247
ABBVIE INC.
$246
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$224
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$197
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$144
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
AbbVie Inc.
$134
Allergan Inc.
$81
Shire North American Group Inc
$74
OPTOVUE, INC.
$66
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$47
Allergan, Inc.
$45
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$38
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$37
TearLab Corp
$29
TissueTech, Inc.
$25
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
Amgen Inc.
$25
Akorn, Inc.
$21
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$21
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$18
Ethicon US, LLC
$14
LENSAR, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 38.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · BEOVU · CATALYS SYSTEM · CE-marked KXLA system · COMBIGAN · Centurion · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · EVICEL · EYLEA HD · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus Microstent · IACCESS · ILEVRO · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · KXL SYSTEM · KXL System · KXL system (not refurbished) · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LOTEMAX SM · OCT · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OZURDEX · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Photrexa · Prokera · RAYNER CATARACT SET 1 · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RayOne EMV · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · Simbrinza · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · Zioptan · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3
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
Cornea and external diseases specialist physicians in nearby ZIP areas
3
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
3.3 mi
3.3 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. Sepulveda is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), with 18 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. Sepulveda experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sepulveda performed 486 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Sepulveda receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sepulveda received a total of $5,631 from 32 companies across 154 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. Sepulveda's costs compare to other cornea and external diseases specialist physicians in San Antonio?
Dr. Sepulveda's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Sepulveda) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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