Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Kavanagh, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Seguin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Kavanagh
Dr. Joseph Kavanagh is an ophthalmology specialist in Seguin, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kavanagh performed 12,661 Medicare services across 9,779 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kavanagh received a total of $100,046 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 498 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kavanagh 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
▲ Top 8% volume in TX
$100,046 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,661
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for ophthalmology
9,779
Unique beneficiaries
$93
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~666 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,285 | $80 | $150 |
| 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. |
1,870 | $11 | $100 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
1,848 | $26 | $125 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
1,031 | $19 | $113 |
| Retinal and optic nerve function test A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning. |
672 | $92 | $350 |
| 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. |
524 | $41 | $200 |
| 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. |
509 | $368 | $3,121 |
| 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. |
491 | $100 | $180 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
420 | $24 | $125 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
413 | $155 | $791 |
| 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. |
405 | $61 | $95 |
| 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. |
324 | $25 | $125 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
295 | $985 | $1,800 |
| 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. |
259 | $22 | $65 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
229 | $19 | $77 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
212 | $248 | $1,228 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time. |
212 | $12 | $500 |
| Tear duct repair by heat, tying, or laser A procedure to repair a tear duct opening using heat, tying, or laser surgery. |
143 | $239 | $1,085 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
88 | $21 | $175 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
86 | $81 | $281 |
| 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. |
65 | $61 | $125 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
42 | $609 | $1,539 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
34 | $427 | $3,120 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
31 | $296 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
28 | $26 | $251 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
22 | $180 | $1,850 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
22 | $490 | $3,483 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
21 | $54 | $125 |
| Eye fluid drainage device insertion A surgical procedure to insert a device into the eye to help drain excess fluid and reduce pressure. |
15 | $771 | $1,500 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
15 | $51 | $150 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
14 | $194 | $700 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
13 | $6 | $75 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
12 | $16 | $95 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
11 | $79 | $189 |
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.
4.0% high complexity
19.8% medium
76.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$100,046
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,292/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for ophthalmology
45
Companies
498
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$80,220 (80.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,758 (16.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,068 (3.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$22,100
2023
$24,775
2022
$10,807
2021
$27,340
2020
$8,511
2019
$5,059
2018
$1,454
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$61,682
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11,079
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$4,554
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,674
Glaukos Corporation
$1,991
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$1,892
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,888
Ivantis, Inc
$1,869
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,518
ABBVIE INC.
$1,509
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,027
Allergan, Inc.
$773
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$767
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$737
Allergan Inc.
$563
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$509
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$492
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$456
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$450
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$381
TissueTech, Inc.
$337
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$301
Thea Pharma Inc.
$212
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$200
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$199
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$188
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$179
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$176
Amgen Inc.
$171
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
Dompe US, Inc.
$137
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$127
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$124
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
$121
Genentech USA, Inc.
$117
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$87
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$83
Shire North American Group Inc
$82
Ziemer USA
$80
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Harrow Eye, LLC
$32
Omeros Corporation
$24
LENSAR, Inc.
$19
RxSight Inc
$19
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · CEQUA · CIRRUS HD-OCT · Catalys Laser System · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA TORIC · EYLEA HD · EYSUVIS · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · ILUVIEN · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · MIEBO · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · Omidria · One Series Ultra · One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System · Oxervate · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PanOptix · Precision 1 · Prokera · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · ReSTOR · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · Simbrinza · Spectralis · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VICTUS · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · XDEMVY · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Z8 · ZYLET · Zerviate · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · 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 →
The majority of payments (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for ophthalmology in TX.
Equivalent to $790 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$93,776
Nearest hospital
GUADALUPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Kavanagh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of TX peers, with 19 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. Kavanagh experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kavanagh performed 2,285 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Kavanagh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kavanagh received a total of $100,046 from 45 companies across 498 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. Kavanagh's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Seguin?
Dr. Kavanagh's average Medicare payment per service is $93. 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. Kavanagh) 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 →
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