Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Barry Schanzer, M.D.
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician · Edison, 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. Schanzer
Dr. Barry Schanzer is a neuro-ophthalmology physician in Edison, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schanzer performed 6,353 Medicare services across 5,383 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schanzer received a total of $2,379 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 199 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neuro-ophthalmology physician. 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. Schanzer 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 50% volume in NJ
$2,379 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,353
Medicare services
Top 50% in NJ for neuro-ophthalmology physician
5,383
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~334 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. |
1,551 | $106 | $157 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
731 | $21 | $30 |
| 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. |
639 | $79 | $112 |
| 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. |
581 | $56 | $79 |
| 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. |
476 | $32 | $47 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
416 | $35 | $50 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
396 | $32 | $46 |
| Measurement of corneal pressure | 213 | $10 | $16 |
| 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. |
205 | $141 | $205 |
| 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. |
200 | $108 | $153 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
188 | $57 | $79 |
| 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. |
154 | $80 | $109 |
| 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. |
127 | $466 | $679 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
120 | $41 | $59 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
75 | $9 | $14 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
60 | $127 | $186 |
| 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. |
58 | $22 | $40 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
38 | $24 | $35 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
36 | $31 | $46 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
20 | $148 | $187 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
18 | $630 | $1,145 |
| 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. |
14 | $16 | $23 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
13 | $301 | $416 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
12 | $22 | $33 |
| 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. |
12 | $92 | $137 |
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.
2.0% high complexity
14.5% medium
83.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,379
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $340/year across 7 years
Top 50% in NJ for neuro-ophthalmology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
199
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
$2,379 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$242
2023
$262
2022
$369
2021
$355
2020
$286
2019
$395
2018
$470
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$63
Harrow Eye, LLC
$60
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$35
Dompe US, Inc.
$31
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$19
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$400
Shire North American Group Inc
$330
Allergan, Inc.
$268
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$148
Alcon Vision LLC
$130
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$121
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$120
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$111
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$88
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$80
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$68
Harrow Eye, LLC
$60
Allergan Inc.
$52
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$44
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$34
Dompe US, Inc.
$31
ABBVIE INC.
$27
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$17
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$17
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$16
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$15
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$14
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 41.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ALPHAGAN P · AcrySof · Acuvue · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · ILUX · INVELTYS · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OXERVATE · PROKERA · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · rhopressa · 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
Neuro-ophthalmology physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$109,028
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY
4.9 mi
4.9 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. Schanzer is a mixed practice 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. Schanzer experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schanzer performed 1,551 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. Schanzer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schanzer received a total of $2,379 from 28 companies across 199 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. Schanzer's costs compare to other neuro-ophthalmology physicians in Edison?
Dr. Schanzer's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Schanzer) 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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