Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Plummer

Ophthalmology · W Lake Hills, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5656 BEE CAVES RD STE F200, W Lake Hills, TX 78746
5124724011
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1467982710 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. Plummer 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. Plummer

Dr. Andrew Plummer is an ophthalmology in W Lake Hills, TX, with 8 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Plummer performed 2,025 Medicare services across 1,589 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Plummer received a total of $3,769 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 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. Plummer 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.

✓ 8 years in practice▲ Top 45% volume in TX$ $3,769 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,025
Medicare services
Top 45% in TX for ophthalmology
1,589
Unique beneficiaries
$166
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~253 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 patient275$80$260
Cataract surgery with lens implant260$370$2,635
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement242$29$165
Eye exam, established patient, focused231$62$185
New patient office visit (45-59 min)181$102$335
Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing112$1,023$2,955
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)109$28$90
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)105$25$80
Visual field test, extended94$44$135
Microfluid analysis of tears89$22$45
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser63$253$1,365
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient57$107$310
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)47$80$220
Retinal photography (fundus photo)32$23$120
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow26$190$510
Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye24$451$3,900
Photography of content of eyes24$17$45
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness20$8$35
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens17$475$3,270
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye17$20$60
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.
12.8% high complexity
11.6% medium
75.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,769
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $538/year across 7 years
Top 30% in TX for ophthalmology
22
Companies
119
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
$3,669 (97.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (2.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$756
2023
$1,007
2022
$805
2021
$627
2020
$52
2019
$338
2018
$184

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$817
ABBVIE INC.
$576
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$529
RxSight Inc
$391
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$231
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$219
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$192
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$134
Allergan Inc.
$100
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$84
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$79
Allergan, Inc.
$56
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$54
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$50
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$49
TearLab Corp
$48
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$47
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$28
Amgen Inc.
$22
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$22
Thea Pharma Inc.
$22
TISSUETECH, INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 51.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · HYDRUS Microstent · IYUZEH · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · PROKERA · PanOptix · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rocklatan · STAR S4 IR · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · VUITY · VYZULTA · XIIDRA · 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $186 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
133
Per 100K population
10.2
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
THE HOSPITAL AT WESTLAKE MEDICAL CENTER
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. Plummer is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Plummer experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Plummer performed 275 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. Plummer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Plummer received a total of $3,769 from 22 companies across 119 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. Plummer's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in W Lake Hills?
Dr. Plummer's average Medicare payment per service is $166. 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. Plummer) 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 →