Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kevin Kerr, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Stephenville, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
150 RIVER NORTH BLVD STE A, Stephenville, TX 76401
2549686051
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1407052780 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. Kerr 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. Kerr

Dr. Kevin Kerr is an ophthalmology in Stephenville, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kerr performed 4,248 Medicare services across 3,213 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kerr received a total of $1,879 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 52 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. Kerr 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 20% volume in TX$ $1,879 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,248
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for ophthalmology
3,213
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~236 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient799$80$211
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)608$85$215
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)511$28$75
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)399$55$151
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement249$26$86
Cataract surgery with lens implant244$401$1,200
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)236$24$75
Retinal photography (fundus photo)232$25$124
Visual field test, extended228$40$135
Eye injection for retinal disease156$82$250
Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg137$56$104
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient120$91$251
New patient office visit (45-59 min)112$91$278
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser79$250$548
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness47$7$25
New patient office visit (30-44 min)22$53$186
Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power21$34$86
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye19$15$65
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)17$140$300
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow12$145$550
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.
5.7% high complexity
26.1% medium
68.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,879
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $268/year across 7 years
Top 48% in TX for ophthalmology
17
Companies
52
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
$1,879 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$600
2023
$259
2022
$608
2021
$41
2020
$40
2019
$189
2018
$141

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$866
RxSight Inc
$227
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$155
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$123
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$107
Allergan Inc.
$90
GE HEALTHCARE
$72
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$64
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$40
Genentech USA, Inc.
$28
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$22
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$13
Omeros Corporation
$11
Retrophin, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 66.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(820) Cholbam · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Centurion · Clareon · Flarex · Iovera · Kerendia · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · NGENUITY · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · ORA · Omidria · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · Vabysmo · XIIDRA
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $44 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
4.6
County median income
$65,351
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILL
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. Kerr is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Kerr experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kerr performed 799 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Kerr receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kerr received a total of $1,879 from 17 companies across 52 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. Kerr's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Stephenville?
Dr. Kerr'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. Kerr) 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 →