Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Fisher, M.D.

Ophthalmology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
9157 HUEBNER RD, San Antonio, TX 78240
2106972020
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1144226358 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. Fisher 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. Fisher

Dr. Steven Fisher is an ophthalmology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fisher performed 3,240 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fisher received a total of $4,089 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 73 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. Fisher 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.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 29% volume in TX $4,089 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,240
Medicare services
Top 29% in TX for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$81
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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
1,097 $82 $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.
556 $61 $105
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.
290 $41 $150
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
286 $25 $150
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
252 $28 $150
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
175 $31 $185
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.
123 $408 $2,900
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
119 $96 $210
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
105 $7 $50
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
76 $20 $70
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
72 $246 $1,300
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
37 $554 $3,000
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
29 $152 $499
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.
23 $25 $110
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.
3.8% high complexity
19.8% medium
76.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,089
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $584/year across 7 years
Top 28% in TX for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
73
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
$221
2023
$300
2022
$246
2021
$233
2020
$141
2019
$2,441
2018
$507

Payments by company (2024)

Alcon Vision LLC
$161
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$36
TearLab Corp
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,712
Alcon Vision LLC
$468
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$238
TissueTech, Inc.
$157
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$144
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$86
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$74
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$48
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$36
TISSUETECH, INC.
$36
Omeros Corporation
$32
TearLab Corp
$23
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$21
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 83.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% · Clareon · CyPass · Flarex · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR (DISPOSABLE) · LenSx · ORA · Omidria · One Series Ultra · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · PROKERA · PanOptix · Prokera · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · STAR S4 IR · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Symfony IOL · VYZULTA · Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System · XIIDRA
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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
164
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAN ANTONIO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL
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. Fisher is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in TX), with 21 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. Fisher experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fisher performed 1,097 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Fisher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fisher received a total of $4,089 from 14 companies across 73 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. Fisher's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Fisher's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Fisher) 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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →