Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sarah Holy, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
9480 HUEBNER RD, San Antonio, TX 78240
2106151311
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1275514796 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. Holy 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. Holy

Dr. Sarah Holy is a retina specialist physician in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Holy performed 32,942 Medicare services across 4,042 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Holy received a total of $17,778 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 85 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Holy 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in TX $17,778 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
32,942
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
4,042
Unique beneficiaries
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,647 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
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
20,761 $29 $114
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
3,020 $29 $127
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 2,618 $689 $2,705
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
1,824 $95 $446
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
1,318 $88 $394
Ranibizumab-eqrn injection, 0.1 mg
An injection of the biosimilar medication ranibizumab-eqrn (Cimerli) in a 0.1 mg dose.
1,265 $218 $843
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 818 $184 $775
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
185 $104 $466
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
163 $18 $61
Dexamethasone intravitreal implant injection
An injection of a dexamethasone implant placed inside the eye. This procedure delivers medication directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye.
161 $158 $681
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.
153 $60 $279
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.
142 $69 $283
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.
95 $114 $511
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.
92 $25 $117
Unclassified biologic
A biologic product that does not have a specific HCPCS code assigned.
92 $1,885 $7,228
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.
86 $66 $313
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.
75 $91 $400
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.
37 $101 $394
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.
26 $38 $151
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.
11 $49 $190
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$17,778
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,540/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
26
Companies
85
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.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$8,510 (47.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,875 (33.0%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$3,125 (17.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$268 (1.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$555
2023
$1,533
2022
$9,880
2021
$2,494
2020
$713
2019
$1,955
2018
$648

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
US Retina LLC
$11,635
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$1,169
Genentech USA, Inc.
$974
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$468
Alcon Vision LLC
$435
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$280
Notal Vision, Inc.
$268
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$256
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$246
Allergan, Inc.
$231
Allergan Inc.
$210
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$176
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$173
TissueTech, Inc.
$155
Biogen, Inc.
$154
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$146
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$124
OPTOVUE, INC.
$120
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$103
RxSight Inc
$101
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$100
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Novo Nordisk Inc
$82
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$26
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$23
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 77.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Cimerli · Clareon · Constellation · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · Lucentis · OZURDEX · Ozempic · PROKERA · Prokera · RTH258A · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Syfovre · VABYSMO · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XIPERE · XR · YUTIQ · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.

Equivalent to $54 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Retina specialist physicians within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
SAN ANTONIO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL
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. Holy is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.

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. Holy experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Holy performed 20,761 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) 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. Holy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Holy received a total of $17,778 from 26 companies across 85 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. Holy's costs compare to other retina specialist physicians in San Antonio?
Dr. Holy's average Medicare payment per service is $106. 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. Holy) 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 →