Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Niki Silverstein, M.D.
Optician · Chester, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Silverstein
Dr. Niki Silverstein is an optician specialist in Chester, NJ, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Silverstein performed 8,034 Medicare services across 5,388 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Silverstein received a total of $3,823 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 183 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Silverstein 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in NJ
$3,823 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,034
Medicare services
Top 7% in NJ for optician
5,388
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
1,548 | $17 | $28 |
| 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. |
1,395 | $28 | $45 |
| 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. |
1,142 | $53 | $74 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
978 | $96 | $148 |
| 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. |
771 | $22 | $40 |
| 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. |
494 | $102 | $145 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
327 | $34 | $47 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
210 | $30 | $43 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
178 | $36 | $58 |
| 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. |
154 | $47 | $64 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
145 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
126 | $70 | $104 |
| 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. |
95 | $468 | $607 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
78 | $208 | $278 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
76 | $123 | $188 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
73 | $109 | $177 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
45 | $284 | $381 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
41 | $20 | $33 |
| Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye. |
34 | $263 | $342 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
32 | $30 | $42 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
24 | $31 | $45 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
23 | $54 | $72 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
19 | $135 | $177 |
| Visual field test, intermediate A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes. |
14 | $36 | $54 |
| Tear duct repair by heat, tying, or laser A procedure to repair a tear duct opening using heat, tying, or laser surgery. |
12 | $292 | $493 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
8.9% medium
89.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,823
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $546/year across 7 years
Top 21% in NJ for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
183
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
$3,823 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$912
2023
$879
2022
$471
2021
$838
2020
$213
2019
$262
2018
$248
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$326
Glaukos Corporation
$186
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$138
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$97
ABBVIE INC.
$64
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$22
Thea Pharma Inc.
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 71.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$848
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$467
Glaukos Corporation
$464
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$344
Alcon Vision LLC
$272
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$250
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$178
Allergan, Inc.
$140
RxSight Inc
$130
ABBVIE INC.
$91
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$62
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$58
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$57
Shire North American Group Inc
$56
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$54
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$42
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$28
CooperVision Inc.
$28
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Allergan Inc.
$27
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$21
Thea Pharma Inc.
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Omeros Corporation
$15
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 46.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Acuvue · BOTOX COSMETIC · BROMSITE · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clariti Contact Lens · DAILIES TOTAL1 · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · INFUSE · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · MyDay Contact Lens · None Specified · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TOTAL30 · TYRVAYA · Tecnis Simplicity · TobraDex ST · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rocklatan
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.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
530
Per 100K population
103.8
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital
AHS HOSPITAL CORP
9.5 mi
9.5 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. Silverstein is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Silverstein experienced with eye photography?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Silverstein performed 1,548 eye photography 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. Silverstein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Silverstein received a total of $3,823 from 28 companies across 183 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. Silverstein's costs compare to other opticians in Chester?
Dr. Silverstein's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Silverstein) 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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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.
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