Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Bloom, O.D.

Optometrist · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
2625 PIEDMONT RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
4042333513
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1710094503 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bloom

Dr. Michael Bloom is an optometrist in Atlanta, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bloom performed 1,151 Medicare services across 321 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bloom received a total of $4,662 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optometrist. 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. Bloom 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 ▲ Top 18% volume in GA $4,662 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,151
Medicare services
Top 18% in GA for optometrist
321
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~61 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.
 839 $4 $11
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
 198 $77 $130
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 54 $60 $90
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
 38 $24 $43
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 22 $32 $55
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.
72.9% high complexity
3.3% medium
23.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,662
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $666/year across 7 years
Top 9% in GA for optometrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
157
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
$3,864 (82.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$798 (17.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$753
2023
$385
2022
$598
2021
$364
2020
$588
2019
$635
2018
$1,338

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$264
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$167
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$137
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Alcon Vision LLC
$40
CooperVision Inc.
$29
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 75.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$798
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$684
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$633
Alcon Vision LLC
$468
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$408
CooperVision Inc.
$386
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$264
RxSight Inc
$138
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC
$128
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$112
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$111
Shire North American Group Inc
$109
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
Ivantis, Inc
$88
Allergan, Inc.
$50
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$37
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$28
Allergan Inc.
$20
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$20
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Menicon
$17
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · Avenova · BIOTRUE ONE DAY · BTOD · Clariti Contact Lens · Contact Lens · DAILIES · Hydrus · ILUX · INFUSE · INVELTYS · MARLO · MIEBO · MiSight Contact Lens · MyDay Contact Lens · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Onefit Contact Lens · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Precision 1 · Proclear Contact Lens · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Syfovre · TOTAL30 · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · ULTRA · VUITY · XDEMVY · 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 (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for optometrist in GA.

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Geographic Context

Optometrists within 10 mi
665
Per 100K population
62.2
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, INC
2.0 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. Bloom is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of GA peers, 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. Bloom experienced with cataract surgery with lens implant?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bloom performed 839 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. Bloom receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bloom received a total of $4,662 from 23 companies across 157 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. Bloom's costs compare to other optometrists in Atlanta?
Dr. Bloom's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Bloom) 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 →