Specialty Directory
Ophthalmology in LAREDO, TX
Federal CMS data for 4 ophthalmology providers practicing in LAREDO, TX. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
4
Providers
Median industry payments
$226
4
Ophthalmology Providers
in LAREDO, TX
$226
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
1,542
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOCHMAN, MICHAEL M.D. | 7,766 | 3,560 | Retinal imaging (OCT scan) | $179 (2018-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| MCNUTT, STEPHEN M.D. | 2,001 | 1,522 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $4,979 (2018-2024) | Travel (67%) | Very High |
| GARCIA-DAVALOS, JOSE M.D. | 1,082 | 737 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $273 (2018-2021) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| ZAFFIRINI, LUIS M.D. | 233 | 164 | Eye exam, established patient, focused | $0 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HOCHMAN, MICHAEL | 7,766 | $179 |
| ZAFFIRINI, LUIS | 233 | $0 |
Clinical Cardiology (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| MCNUTT, STEPHEN | 2,001 | $4,979 |
| GARCIA-DAVALOS, JOSE | 1,082 | $273 |