Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sean Batson, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Kirkland, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
134 CENTRAL WAY, Kirkland, WA 98033
4258892020
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1093134397 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. Batson

Dr. Sean Batson is an ophthalmology specialist in Kirkland, WA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Batson performed 1,566 Medicare services across 1,146 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Batson received a total of $2,396 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 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. Batson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ 1,566 Medicare services $2,396 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,566
Medicare services
Bottom 42% in WA for ophthalmology
1,146
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~130 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 (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.
 285 $68 $200
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.
 233 $103 $250
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
 223 $98 $230
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
 144 $94 $250
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.
 135 $48 $250
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
 114 $33 $100
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
 110 $27 $100
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
 92 $22 $125
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.
 64 $27 $140
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.
 57 $481 $1,200
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
 40 $110 $270
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.
 33 $121 $340
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
 24 $275 $500
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
 12 $20 $50
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.
3.6% high complexity
14.3% medium
82.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,396
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $342/year across 7 years
Top 23% in WA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
49
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
$2,350 (98.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$47 (2.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$172
2023
$134
2022
$338
2021
$98
2020
$49
2019
$137
2018
$1,468

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CooperVision Inc.
$69
Alcon Vision LLC
$50
RxSight Inc
$37
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 90.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,542
Alcon Vision LLC
$184
CooperVision Inc.
$170
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$100
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$57
Genentech USA, Inc.
$47
ABBVIE INC.
$47
RxSight Inc
$37
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$27
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$26
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$25
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$25
AbbVie Inc.
$24
Thea Pharma Inc.
$21
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 79.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · Clariti Contact Lens · CyPass · DAILIES · INFUSE · INVELTYS · Multiple Brands Contact Lens · MyDay Contact Lens · PROKERA · Paragon CRT · Precision 1 · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · TOTAL30 · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VABYSMO · VUITY · Whitestar Phaco Handpiece · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
242
Per 100K population
10.7
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
EVERGREENHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
2.9 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Batson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Batson experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Batson performed 285 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Batson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Batson received a total of $2,396 from 17 companies across 49 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. Batson's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Kirkland?
Dr. Batson's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Batson) 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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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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →