Specialty Directory
Ophthalmology in Carlsbad, CA
Federal CMS data for 3 ophthalmology providers practicing in Carlsbad, CA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
3
Providers
Median industry payments
$176
3
Ophthalmology Providers
in Carlsbad, CA
$176
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
1,515
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Ophthalmology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Ophthalmology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEN, PAUL M.D. | 8,044 | 5,969 | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $23,568 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (78%) | Very High |
| SPELLMAN, CHRISTOPHER M.D. | 1,515 | 1,199 | Eye exam, established patient, focused | $176 (2018-2019) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| TRACY, MICHAEL M.D. | 1,247 | 485 | Tear duct plug insertion | $13 (2019-2019) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
Note: Ophthalmology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Ophthalmology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Mixed Practice (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| SPELLMAN, CHRISTOPHER | 1,515 | $176 |
| TRACY, MICHAEL | 1,247 | $13 |
Clinical Cardiology (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| CHEN, PAUL | 8,044 | $23,568 |