Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Pontoriero, M.D.
Optician · Clifton, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pontoriero
Dr. Michael Pontoriero is an optician specialist in Clifton, NJ, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pontoriero performed 1,369 Medicare services across 1,060 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pontoriero received a total of $8,161 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 88 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. Pontoriero 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 43% volume in NJ
$8,161 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,369
Medicare services
Top 43% in NJ for optician
1,060
Unique beneficiaries
$203
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
350 | $103 | $242 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
116 | $166 | $454 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
91 | $1,116 | $3,150 |
| 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. |
90 | $131 | $314 |
| 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. |
85 | $79 | $180 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
77 | $67 | $196 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
74 | $547 | $1,688 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
50 | $16 | $29 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
47 | $170 | $455 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
40 | $112 | $294 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
37 | $108 | $351 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
36 | $104 | $276 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
35 | $157 | $428 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
34 | $15 | $75 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $139 | $368 |
| Radiologist review of head or neck vein imaging A radiologist examines images of the veins in the head or neck to evaluate their structure and function. |
31 | $46 | $125 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
29 | $192 | $622 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
28 | $12 | $26 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
24 | $93 | $279 |
| 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. |
20 | $40 | $99 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
16 | $538 | $1,604 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
15 | $92 | $215 |
| Arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis Surgical procedure to create a connection between an artery and a vein using a synthetic tube graft to provide access for hemodialysis. |
11 | $500 | $1,482 |
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.
6.4% high complexity
44.1% medium
49.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,161
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,166/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NJ for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
88
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
$8,161 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,082
2023
$1,582
2022
$1,325
2021
$823
2020
$1,217
2019
$1,520
2018
$612
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ConvaTec Inc.
$236
Medtronic, Inc.
$182
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$161
Inari Medical, Inc.
$144
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$126
Boston Scientific Corporation
$117
Penumbra, Inc.
$116
Top 3 companies account for 53.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$983
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$858
Inari Medical, Inc.
$767
Medtronic, Inc.
$709
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$609
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$433
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$422
Boston Scientific Corporation
$396
Abbott Laboratories
$375
Endologix LLC
$359
Endologix, LLC
$341
DAVOL INC.
$297
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$259
ConvaTec Inc.
$236
LimFlow Inc.
$181
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$161
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$140
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$125
EKOS Corporation
$107
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$70
Davol Inc.
$68
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
AtriCure, Inc.
$36
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$18
Ethicon US, LLC
$17
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5027) Intact Vascular Und · ARISTA AH · ATRICURE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Andexxa · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Diamondback Peripheral · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EkoSonic · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · FlowTriever · General - Vascular Intervention · HARMONIC Product Family · HAWKONE · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · HawkOne · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Indigo · Indigo System · LIMFLOW SYSTEM · LUTONIX · MyCareLink · OPTION · Ovation · PICO7 · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RUBY Coil · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SPIDERFX · Spin · Supera peripheral stent system · VenaSeal · Venclose Maven Catheter · Venovo · XARELTO
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
13,616
Per 100K population
2627.1
County median income
$87,137
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INC
2.2 mi
2.2 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. Pontoriero is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of NJ peers, 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. Pontoriero experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pontoriero performed 350 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Pontoriero receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pontoriero received a total of $8,161 from 27 companies across 88 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. Pontoriero's costs compare to other opticians in Clifton?
Dr. Pontoriero's average Medicare payment per service is $203. 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. Pontoriero) 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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