Total Payments
$562,640
2024 Payments
$40,330
Companies
21
Transactions
1,138
Medicare Patients
1,344
Medicare Billing
$79,709
Payment Breakdown by Category
Consulting$355,820 (63.2%)
Travel$104,276 (18.5%)
Other$66,057 (11.7%)
Food & Beverage$36,488 (6.5%)
Payments by Nature
| Nature of Payment | Amount | Transactions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting Fee | $355,820 | 224 | 63.2% |
| Travel and Lodging | $104,276 | 573 | 18.5% |
| Honoraria | $37,556 | 12 | 6.7% |
| Food and Beverage | $36,488 | 304 | 6.5% |
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $28,408 | 22 | 5.0% |
| Entertainment | $92.13 | 3 | 0.0% |
Top Paying Companies
| Company | Total | Records | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcon Vision LLC | $334,283 | 724 | $0 (2024) |
| Alcon Laboratories Inc | $169,753 | 314 | $0 (2018) |
| MacuLogix, Inc. | $55,125 | 36 | $0 (2021) |
| CooperVision Inc. | $1,456 | 25 | $0 (2024) |
| Visionix USA, Inc | $362.00 | 1 | $0 (2022) |
| Optos, Inc. | $355.66 | 8 | $0 (2024) |
| ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC | $269.88 | 5 | $0 (2023) |
| Visioneering Technologies, Inc. | $250.00 | 1 | $0 (2018) |
| Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | $204.38 | 6 | $0 (2020) |
| Allergan, Inc. | $100.92 | 1 | $0 (2022) |
Payment History by Year
| Year | Amount | Transactions | Top Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,330 | 98 | Alcon Vision LLC ($40,221) |
| 2023 | $52,160 | 108 | Alcon Vision LLC ($51,795) |
| 2022 | $53,717 | 99 | Alcon Vision LLC ($53,114) |
| 2021 | $90,225 | 205 | Alcon Vision LLC ($68,600) |
| 2020 | $31,271 | 46 | Alcon Vision LLC ($19,082) |
| 2019 | $123,127 | 237 | Alcon Vision LLC ($101,471) |
| 2018 | $114,089 | 210 | Alcon Laboratories Inc ($112,839) |
| 2017 | $57,722 | 135 | Alcon Laboratories Inc ($56,914) |
All Payment Transactions
1,138 individual payment records from CMS Open Payments — Page 1 of 46
| Date | Company | Product | Nature | Form | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1 | Consulting Fee | Cash or cash equivalent | $320.00 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 12/05/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1 | Consulting Fee | Cash or cash equivalent | $240.00 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 12/05/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1 | Consulting Fee | Cash or cash equivalent | $240.00 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/20/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | Precision 7 (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $55.01 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/07/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Consulting Fee | Cash or cash equivalent | $6,080.00 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/07/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Consulting Fee | Cash or cash equivalent | $960.00 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/07/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $108.00 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/07/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $80.00 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/07/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $19.32 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/07/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $6.03 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 11/07/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $6.03 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/18/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $561.95 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/18/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | — | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $550.26 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/18/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $316.65 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/18/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | — | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $226.78 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/10/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Consulting Fee | Cash or cash equivalent | $1,920.00 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/10/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Consulting Fee | Cash or cash equivalent | $350.00 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/10/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $85.05 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/10/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $66.00 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/10/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $62.12 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/10/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $36.86 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/10/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $15.33 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/10/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $11.50 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/10/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $6.52 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
| 10/10/2024 | Alcon Vision LLC | DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device), Precision 1, TOTAL30 | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $6.03 | General |
| Category: Ophthalmology | ||||||
Medicare Billing by Year
| Year | Procedures | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Medicare Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 312 | 322 | $41,950 | $19,203 |
| 2022 | 4 | 237 | 245 | $30,645 | $13,159 |
| 2021 | 8 | 331 | 349 | $42,165 | $19,379 |
| 2020 | 9 | 464 | 499 | $59,875 | $27,967 |
Total Patients
1,344
Total Services
1,415
Medicare Billing
$79,709
Procedure Codes
26
All Medicare Procedures & Services
26 procedure records from CMS Medicare Utilization — Page 1 of 2
| HCPCS | Description | Setting | Year | Patients | Services | Charges | Medicare Paid | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Established patient complete exam of visual system | Office | 2023 | 103 | 104 | $17,680 | $9,643 | 54.5% |
| 92250 | Photography of the retina | Office | 2023 | 154 | 156 | $14,040 | $4,232 | 30.1% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | Office | 2023 | 21 | 24 | $4,200 | $2,014 | 47.9% |
| 92004 | New patient complete exam of visual system | Office | 2023 | 18 | 18 | $3,330 | $1,909 | 57.3% |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | Office | 2023 | 16 | 20 | $2,700 | $1,405 | 52.0% |
| 92014 | Established patient complete exam of visual system | Office | 2022 | 83 | 84 | $14,280 | $7,420 | 52.0% |
| 92250 | Photography of the retina | Office | 2022 | 127 | 133 | $11,970 | $3,285 | 27.4% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | Office | 2022 | 15 | 16 | $2,800 | $1,611 | 57.5% |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | Office | 2022 | 12 | 12 | $1,595 | $842.96 | 52.9% |
| 92014 | Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits | Office | 2021 | 84 | 84 | $14,280 | $7,478 | 52.4% |
| 92250 | Photography of the retina | Office | 2021 | 134 | 144 | $12,960 | $4,049 | 31.2% |
| 92012 | Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient | Office | 2021 | 38 | 44 | $5,500 | $3,005 | 54.6% |
| 92004 | Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, new patient, 1 or more visits | Office | 2021 | 22 | 22 | $3,880 | $2,156 | 55.6% |
| 99214 | Established patient outpatient visit, total time 30-39 minutes | Office | 2021 | 15 | 15 | $2,195 | $1,370 | 62.4% |
| 92284 | Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark (rods and cones) | Office | 2021 | 14 | 14 | $1,400 | $657.80 | 47.0% |
| 92134 | Diagnostic imaging of retina | Office | 2021 | 12 | 13 | $1,105 | $389.46 | 35.2% |
| 92020 | Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp | Office | 2021 | 12 | 13 | $845.00 | $274.06 | 32.4% |
| 92014 | Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits | Office | 2020 | 96 | 96 | $16,320 | $8,784 | 53.8% |
| 92250 | Photography of the retina | Office | 2020 | 167 | 172 | $15,480 | $5,521 | 35.7% |
| 92012 | Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient | Office | 2020 | 62 | 77 | $9,625 | $4,784 | 49.7% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | Office | 2020 | 29 | 39 | $5,655 | $3,207 | 56.7% |
| 92004 | Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, new patient, 1 or more visits | Office | 2020 | 33 | 33 | $5,775 | $3,160 | 54.7% |
| 92134 | Diagnostic imaging of retina | Office | 2020 | 35 | 39 | $3,315 | $1,114 | 33.6% |
| 92284 | Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark (rods and cones) | Office | 2020 | 18 | 18 | $1,800 | $753.88 | 41.9% |
| 92133 | Diagnostic imaging of optic nerve of eye | Office | 2020 | 13 | 14 | $1,190 | $382.96 | 32.2% |
About Dr. Pamela Lowe, OD
Dr. Pamela Lowe, OD is a Optometrist healthcare provider based in Chicago, Illinois. This provider has been registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) since 10/02/2006. The National Provider Identifier (NPI) number assigned to this provider is 1851484620.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments database, Dr. Pamela Lowe, OD has received a total of $562,640 in payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies, with $40,330 received in 2024. These payments were reported across 1,138 transactions from 21 companies. The most common payment nature is "Consulting Fee" ($355,820).
As a Medicare-enrolled provider, Lowe has provided services to 1,344 Medicare beneficiaries, totaling 1,415 services with total Medicare billing of $79,709. Data is available for 4 years (2020–2023), covering 26 distinct procedure/service records.
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Practice Information
- Specialty Optometrist
- Location Chicago, IL
- Active Since 10/02/2006
- Last Updated 07/08/2007
- Taxonomy Code 152W00000X
- Entity Type Individual
- NPI Number 1851484620
Products in Payments
- DAILIES (Device) $247,445
- TOTAL30 (Device) $70,206
- AdaptDx (Device) $54,775
- Precision 1 (Device) $50,099
- DAILIES TOTAL1 (Device) $40,266
- AIR OPTIX (Device) $18,856
- Systane (Drug) $9,429
- ILUX (Device) $4,682
- Dailies Aqua Comfort Plus (Device) $2,238
- DAILIES TOTAL1 Multifocal (Device) $1,253
- AcrySof (Device) $1,128
- MiSight Contact Lens (Device) $723.36
- OCT (Device) $362.00
- Clariti Contact Lens (Device) $340.35
- MyDay Contact Lens (Device) $256.04
- Contact Lens (Device) $173.17
- ULTRA (Device) $105.29
- VUITY (Drug) $100.92
- PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE (Device) $100.00
- Prokera (Device) $84.26
Data Sources
Provider data from NPPES. Payment data from CMS Open Payments. Medicare data from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization. All data is public and updated periodically.
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