Medicare Enrolled

Dr. R. Altman, M.D.

Plastic Surgery · Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Speaking/Promotional
520 SYLVAN AVE STE 202, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
2015693334
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1023119542 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Altman from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Altman

Dr. R. Altman is a plastic surgery specialist in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Altman received a total of $24,039 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 137 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Altman is 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 $24,039 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$24,039
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,434/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NJ for plastic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
137
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,278 (46.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,873 (32.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,888 (20.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$217
2023
$605
2022
$810
2021
$4,002
2020
$4,248
2019
$6,654
2018
$7,502

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$107
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$71
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$38
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$16,320
Merz North America, Inc.
$4,599
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$1,394
AbbVie Inc.
$548
Allergan, Inc.
$348
Allergan Inc.
$302
Tepha Inc
$199
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$124
ABBVIE INC.
$107
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$97
Top 3 companies account for 92.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Carto Smarttouch · DYSPORT · GalaFLEX · NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS · XEOMIN · Xeomin
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 →

The majority of payments (47%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in plastic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for plastic surgery in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Plastic surgerists within 10 mi
390
Per 100K population
40.8
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
1.5 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data — No data N/A
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Altman is a plastic surgery specialist, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of NJ 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

Does Dr. Altman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Altman received a total of $24,039 from 10 companies across 137 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Altman) 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 ↗, 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 →