Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Furlong, M.D.

Ophthalmology · San Jose, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
2107 N 1ST ST, San Jose, CA 95131
4084535600
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1003922691 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Furlong from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Furlong

Dr. Michael Furlong is an ophthalmology specialist in San Jose, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Furlong performed 521 Medicare services across 444 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Furlong received a total of $3,059 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Furlong is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 521 Medicare services $3,059 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
521
Medicare services
Bottom 23% in CA for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
444
Unique beneficiaries
$222
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~27 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision.
 148 $461 $2,000
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
 138 $129 $250
Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens.
 91 $64 $300
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
 63 $105 $244
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
 51 $316 $1,200
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
 30 $38 $150
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
28.4% high complexity
23.2% medium
48.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,059
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $437/year across 7 years
Top 34% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
58
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,059 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$43
2023
$816
2022
$83
2021
$188
2020
$49
2019
$1,683
2018
$198

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$23
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,216
Alcon Vision LLC
$883
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$188
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$187
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
CooperVision Inc.
$66
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$66
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$55
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Dompe US, Inc.
$43
Shire North American Group Inc
$25
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$25
Glaukos Corporation
$23
Harrow Eye, LLC
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
RxSight Inc
$18
Omeros Corporation
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$14
STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
$14
Top 3 companies account for 74.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CE-marked KXLA system · Clareon · DUREZOL · ENVISTA · IHEEZO · INVELTYS · IOL · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · MyDay Contact Lens · None Specified · ORA · Omidria · Oxervate · PROLENSA · PanOptix · ReSTOR · SOLIRIS · TRULIGN TORIC · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VUITY · VisuMax · Wavelight · Wavelight Refractive Suite · XELPROS · XIIDRA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
299
Per 100K population
15.7
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF SAN JOSE
3.6 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Furlong is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Furlong experienced with cataract surgery with lens implant?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Furlong performed 148 cataract surgery with lens implant services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Furlong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Furlong received a total of $3,059 from 19 companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Furlong's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in San Jose?
Dr. Furlong's average Medicare payment per service is $222. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Furlong) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →