Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Burton Wisotsky, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Iselin, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Wisotsky
Dr. Burton Wisotsky is an ophthalmology specialist in Iselin, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wisotsky performed 12,951 Medicare services across 6,442 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wisotsky received a total of $766 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 41 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. Wisotsky 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 NJ
$766 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,951
Medicare services
Top 8% in NJ for ophthalmology
6,442
Unique beneficiaries
$115
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~648 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. |
2,254 | $102 | $175 |
| 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. |
2,225 | $32 | $125 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
1,926 | $23 | $250 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
1,546 | $94 | $650 |
| Compounded drug, not otherwise classified A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products. |
1,014 | $65 | $250 |
| Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) | 797 | $690 | $1,500 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
574 | $24 | $80 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
570 | $28 | $267 |
| 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. |
561 | $126 | $305 |
| 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. |
271 | $128 | $220 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
254 | $13 | $70 |
| Fluorescein angiography of the eye A specialized camera test that images the blood vessels in the back of the eye after a dye is injected into the bloodstream. |
241 | $177 | $600 |
| Dexamethasone intravitreal implant injection An injection of a dexamethasone implant placed inside the eye. This procedure delivers medication directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye. |
176 | $157 | $428 |
| Retinal laser destruction of growth A laser procedure used to destroy abnormal growths in the retina. |
107 | $450 | $2,820 |
| Bevacizumab injection, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of bevacizumab medication via injection. |
62 | $53 | $250 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
47 | $21 | $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. |
43 | $54 | $150 |
| Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels. |
40 | $284 | $2,538 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $142 | $225 |
| Retinal membrane and internal limiting membrane removal A surgical procedure to remove a membrane from the retina along with the internal limiting membrane of the retina. |
31 | $981 | $7,000 |
| Fluorescein angiography of the eye An imaging test of the front part of the eye using a special camera after a dye is injected to visualize blood flow. |
31 | $137 | $300 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
26 | $23 | $265 |
| Retinal detachment repair with fluid drainage A surgical procedure to reattach a detached retina by draining excess fluid from the space between the lens and the retina. |
25 | $1,044 | $7,500 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 22 | $196 | $300 |
| Complex detached retina repair with eye fluid drainage A surgical procedure to repair a detached retina and drain fluid located between the lens and the retina. |
17 | $1,172 | $7,000 |
| Retinal photocoagulation to prevent detachment This procedure uses laser light to create small burns on the retina. It is performed to help prevent the retina from detaching from the back of the eye. |
17 | $220 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
17 | $73 | $125 |
| Retinal photocoagulation for vascular growth This procedure uses laser light to destroy abnormal blood vessels located between the retina and the sclera. |
13 | $480 | $2,650 |
| Laser destruction of vitreous and retina A laser procedure used to destroy fluid in the vitreous and tissue across the entire retina. |
11 | $906 | $7,000 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$766
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $153/year across 5 years
Bottom 36% in NJ for ophthalmology
16
Companies
41
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
$766 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$344
2023
$310
2022
$56
2021
$28
2019
$28
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$215
Dompe US, Inc.
$34
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$21
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 79.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$256
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$88
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$82
Genentech USA, Inc.
$54
AbbVie Inc.
$50
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$43
Dompe US, Inc.
$34
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$21
Thea Pharma Inc.
$19
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Alcon Vision LLC
$15
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 55.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · COMBIGAN · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · ILUVIEN · LOTEMAX SM · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · Syfovre · VEVYE · Vabysmo · WATCHMAN · YUTIQ · 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
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
916
Per 100K population
106.3
County median income
$109,028
Nearest hospital
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY
3.2 mi
3.2 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. Wisotsky is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NJ), 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. Wisotsky experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wisotsky performed 2,254 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. Wisotsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wisotsky received a total of $766 from 16 companies across 41 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. Wisotsky's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Iselin?
Dr. Wisotsky's average Medicare payment per service is $115. 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. Wisotsky) 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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