Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Timothy Cleland, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
9910 HUEBNER RD, San Antonio, TX 78240
2106157800
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1578676037 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. Cleland 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. Cleland

Dr. Timothy Cleland is a retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cleland performed 3,375 Medicare services across 1,377 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cleland received a total of $8,152 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 104 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Cleland 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▲ 3,375 Medicare services$ $8,152 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,375
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in TX for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
1,377
Unique beneficiaries
$167
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~178 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
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)852$28$120
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient660$83$225
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)588$692$1,962
Eye injection for retinal disease506$83$262
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing434$17$50
Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg154$54$120
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing73$11$32
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient44$91$275
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye37$100$250
Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina16$829$3,800
Eye exam, established patient, focused11$51$120
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 ↗
$8,152
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,165/year across 7 years
Top 33% in TX for retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician
22
Companies
104
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
$5,716 (70.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,437 (29.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$631
2023
$598
2022
$638
2021
$242
2020
$293
2019
$2,644
2018
$3,107

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Cardinal Health 108, LLC
$2,437
Novo Nordisk AS
$2,323
Genentech USA, Inc.
$772
ABBVIE INC.
$360
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$352
Allergan Inc.
$293
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$202
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$182
Alcon Vision LLC
$172
AbbVie Inc.
$154
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$147
OPTOS, INC.
$144
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
Amgen Inc.
$122
OPTOVUE, INC.
$120
Allergan, Inc.
$97
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$52
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$27
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
ThromboGenics, Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt LLC
$15
Retrophin, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 67.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(820) Cholbam · ACTHAR · BEOVU · Constellation · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · Jetrea · Lucentis · Monaco · OZURDEX · P200DTx · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · SUSVIMO · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · VABYSMO · Vabysmo · 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 →

Most payments (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $242 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) 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 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. Cleland is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Cleland experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cleland performed 852 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Cleland receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cleland received a total of $8,152 from 22 companies across 104 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. Cleland's costs compare to other retina specialist (ophthalmology) physicians in San Antonio?
Dr. Cleland's average Medicare payment per service is $167. 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. Cleland) 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 →