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William Gene Gates
NPI 1497849491
$962.88
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
7 companies · $95.87 in 2025
The $95.87 reported for 2025 was less than what a typical Ophthalmology provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $384).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2019: $456 · 2020: $263 · 2021: $148 · 2025: $95.87.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Food and Beverage: $95.87.
View as a table
| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $95.87 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcon Vision LLC | $747.26 | 2019-2021 | |
| Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC | $95.87 | 2025 | |
| Allergan, INC. | $34.69 | 2019 | |
| Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC | $33.69 | 2019 | |
| Shire North American Group INC | $22.99 | 2019 | |
| Aerie Pharmaceuticals, INC. | $14.37 | 2019 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | $14.01 | 2019 |
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw William Gates listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.