Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Matthew McCauley, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Shenandoah, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
143 VISION PARK BLVD, Shenandoah, TX 77384
2813633443
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1386622280 verify on NPPES ↗
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. McCauley

Dr. Matthew McCauley is an ophthalmology specialist in Shenandoah, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McCauley performed 2,251 Medicare services across 1,468 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McCauley received a total of $11,230 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. McCauley 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 41% volume in TX $11,230 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,251
Medicare services
Top 41% in TX for ophthalmology
1,468
Unique beneficiaries
$128
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~113 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
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement 837 $18 $69
Cataract surgery with lens implant 442 $416 $1,795
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 372 $82 $138
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 196 $96 $170
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 122 $238 $485
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 115 $28 $100
Eye exam, established patient, focused 95 $58 $100
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 40 $24 $100
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 17 $8 $50
Visual field test, extended 15 $49 $116
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.
19.6% high complexity
7.6% medium
72.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$11,230
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,604/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for ophthalmology
29
Companies
178
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
$7,074 (63.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,157 (37.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,340
2023
$1,632
2022
$4,852
2021
$615
2020
$274
2019
$577
2018
$939

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$5,845
ABBVIE INC.
$996
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$904
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$435
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$362
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$343
Shire North American Group Inc
$320
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$310
Glaukos Corporation
$300
RxSight Inc
$252
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$172
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$159
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$157
Allergan, Inc.
$152
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$90
Dompe US, Inc.
$73
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$72
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$41
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$28
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$25
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$22
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Harrow Eye, LLC
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$19
Thea Pharma Inc.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$15
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 69.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Acuvue · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Flarex · IACCESS · IC-8 Apthera IOL · INVELTYS · IOLMaster 500 · Izervay · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OXERVATE · Oxervate · PROKERA · PanOptix · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TORIC · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tivdak · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · ZYLET · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model G2-M-IS
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 (63%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $499 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
ST LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS 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. McCauley is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of TX peers, 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. McCauley experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McCauley performed 837 corneal topography and eye depth measurement 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. McCauley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McCauley received a total of $11,230 from 29 companies across 178 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. McCauley's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Shenandoah?
Dr. McCauley's average Medicare payment per service is $128. 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. McCauley) 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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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 →