Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ronald Bergman, MD

Ophthalmology · Farmington Hills, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
29990 NORTHWESTERN HWY, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
2485386463
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1225015399 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. Bergman

Dr. Ronald Bergman is an ophthalmology specialist in Farmington Hills, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bergman performed 9,027 Medicare services across 7,480 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bergman received a total of $405 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 25 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. Bergman 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 8% volume in MI $405 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,027
Medicare services
Top 8% in MI for ophthalmology
7,480
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~451 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
1,779 $84 $161
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
1,744 $25 $125
Visual field test, extended
A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam.
978 $43 $150
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
791 $30 $100
Visual field test, intermediate
A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes.
628 $31 $120
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
493 $61 $117
Microfluid analysis of tears
A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes.
269 $22 $50
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
252 $30 $122
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
231 $95 $127
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.
229 $420 $2,500
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.
202 $68 $97
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
196 $89 $190
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
195 $8 $25
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
195 $26 $100
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
179 $251 $539
Retinal angiography with dye injection
This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body.
175 $106 $215
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
144 $20 $55
Fluorescein angiography of retina
A special camera captures images of the blood vessels in the retina and the area between the white part of the eye and the retina after a dye is injected.
127 $198 $400
Extended color vision testing
A comprehensive eye exam that includes specialized tests to evaluate color vision.
72 $42 $100
Eyelash removal with forceps
This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area.
47 $15 $133
Tear duct plug insertion
A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface.
43 $104 $301
Cataract removal with lens implant and laser treatment
This procedure involves removing the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial prosthetic lens. It also includes laser treatment to reduce fluid production within the eye.
26 $517 $4,500
Nasal tear duct probing
A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye.
20 $76 $316
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
12 $17 $96
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.
2.5% high complexity
15.0% medium
82.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$405
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $81/year across 5 years
Bottom 29% in MI for ophthalmology
12
Companies
25
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
$405 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$22
2023
$62
2020
$66
2019
$166
2018
$90

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$102
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$54
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$50
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$42
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$34
OPTOS, INC.
$29
ABBVIE INC.
$22
CooperVision Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Allergan Inc.
$16
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acuvue · CEQUA · Clareon · ILUX · LUMIGAN · Luxor · Monaco · MyDay Contact Lens · ORA · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · VYZULTA · Wavelight · 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
458
Per 100K population
36.0
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - FARMINGTON HILLS
2.9 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. Bergman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Bergman experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bergman performed 1,779 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Bergman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bergman received a total of $405 from 12 companies across 25 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. Bergman's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Farmington Hills?
Dr. Bergman's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Bergman) 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 →
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 →