Specialty Directory
Ophthalmology in Asheville, NC
Federal CMS data for 15 ophthalmology providers practicing in Asheville, NC. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
15
Providers
Median industry payments
$2,364
15
Ophthalmology Providers
in Asheville, NC
$2,364
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
3,815
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGES, WILLIAM M.D. | 54,051 | 4,327 | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $12,953 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (37%) | Very High |
| STONE, CAMERON M.D. | 38,776 | 4,281 | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $8,275 (2018-2024) | Ownership/Investment (44%) | Very High |
| MCLEAN, WALTER M.D. | 17,539 | 3,070 | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $4,817 (2018-2023) | Ownership/Investment (76%) | Very High |
| CHOE, CHRISTINA MD | 11,143 | 995 | Botox injection, per unit | $1,885 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (97%) | Very High |
| WIGGINS, ROBERT M.D. | 4,602 | 1,089 | Botox injection, per unit | $4,377 (2018-2024) | Honoraria (69%) | Very High |
| CRANDALL, JAMES MD | 4,362 | 3,904 | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $1,785 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| GOLDSTEIN, JEFFREY M.D. | 4,123 | 3,387 | Microfluid analysis of tears | $1,180 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| JOSEPH, MARK M.D. | 3,815 | 2,136 | Cataract surgery with lens implant | $2,364 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (93%) | Very High |
| BROSNAN, THOMAS MD | 3,121 | 2,980 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $282 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| MASTERS, JORDAN M.D. | 2,875 | 2,314 | Corneal topography and eye depth measurement | $2,907 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (99%) | Very High |
| MACALUSO, DAMIEN MD | 2,325 | 1,751 | Corneal topography and eye depth measurement | $5,701 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| KARO, JASON M.D. | 2,164 | 1,674 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $321 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| WILSON, BENJAMIN MD | 785 | 624 | Cataract surgery with lens implant | $730 (2022-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| PETERS, KATHERINE MD | 76 | 62 | Laser removal of recurring cataract | $656 (2023-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| SCOTT, GABRIEL MD | 31 | 31 | Eye exam, established patient, focused | $4,524 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (58%) | 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 (6)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGES, WILLIAM | 54,051 | $12,953 |
| STONE, CAMERON | 38,776 | $8,275 |
| MCLEAN, WALTER | 17,539 | $4,817 |
| CHOE, CHRISTINA | 11,143 | $1,885 |
| WIGGINS, ROBERT | 4,602 | $4,377 |
| SCOTT, GABRIEL | 31 | $4,524 |
Clinical Cardiology (6)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| CRANDALL, JAMES | 4,362 | $1,785 |
| GOLDSTEIN, JEFFREY | 4,123 | $1,180 |
| BROSNAN, THOMAS | 3,121 | $282 |
| MASTERS, JORDAN | 2,875 | $2,907 |
| KARO, JASON | 2,164 | $321 |
| PETERS, KATHERINE | 76 | $656 |
Cardiac Surgery (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH, MARK | 3,815 | $2,364 |
| MACALUSO, DAMIEN | 2,325 | $5,701 |
| WILSON, BENJAMIN | 785 | $730 |