Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Julio Echegoyen, M.D.,PHD.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1770801540
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8910 University Center Ln Ste 800
San Diego, CA 921221031
(619) 427-3355
fax (619) 427-0955

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 28, 2019
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A121431

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770801540. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,271
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$214,287
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 267 155 $100
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 215 138 $513
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 171 165 $52
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 124 124 $165
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 78 67 $39
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 64 63 $140
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system 56 56 $95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 55 39 $92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 50 43 $70
92134 Imaging of retina 49 49 $42

In context: peer comparison

Among 32 peers in San Diego Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 7.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19,004
Transactions
138
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Research LLC 8 $9,750.00
Ocular Therapeutix, INC. 19 $3,331.46
Alcon Vision LLC 64 $2,862.29
Glaukos Corporation 12 $927.00
Sight Sciences, INC. 6 $567.66
Biotissue Holdings INC. 3 $509.44
Harrow Eye, LLC 11 $481.95
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 10 $235.22
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, INC. 1 $135.29
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $117.82
RxSight INC 1 $63.69
Abbvie INC. 1 $21.72

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$10,250
Food and Beverage
$4,901
Compensation for Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker for A Medical Education Program
$2,220
Honoraria
$833
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$800

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,045
Patients
409
Total drug cost
$102,300
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 261 131 $10,172
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 183 110 $5,317
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 134 65 $2,742
Latanoprost Generic 110 28 $1,042
Timolol Maleate Generic 49 11 $337
Difluprednate Generic 45 12 $5,829
Loteprednol Etabonate Generic 39 16 $7,404
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 36 0 $404
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 34 0 $9,757
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 32 0 $23,650

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Julio Echegoyen's medical specialty?
Dr. Julio Echegoyen practices Ophthalmology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Julio Echegoyen practice?
Dr. Julio Echegoyen practices at 8910 University Center Ln Ste 800, San Diego, CA 921221031. Office phone: 6194273355.
What is Dr. Julio Echegoyen's NPI?
Dr. Julio Echegoyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770801540, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Julio Echegoyen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Julio Echegoyen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Julio Echegoyen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.