Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joanna Pruzon, D.O.

Ophthalmology · Jersey City, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
600 PAVONIA AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2019635846
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1649201112 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Pruzon

Dr. Joanna Pruzon is an ophthalmology specialist in Jersey City, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pruzon performed 1,773 Medicare services across 1,572 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pruzon received a total of $4,491 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 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. Pruzon 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 ▲ 1,773 Medicare services $4,491 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,773
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in NJ for ophthalmology
1,572
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~89 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 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.
372 $64 $259
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
333 $90 $366
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
243 $29 $450
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.
243 $11 $115
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
128 $29 $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.
123 $30 $194
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.
98 $51 $215
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
84 $22 $105
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
33 $30 $305
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
30 $95 $431
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
29 $8 $44
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.
24 $482 $1,828
Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct
A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time.
19 $15 $1,000
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 $15 $141
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.
1.4% high complexity
22.6% medium
76.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,491
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $642/year across 7 years
Top 20% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
181
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
$4,491 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$839
2023
$604
2022
$755
2021
$1,099
2020
$242
2019
$415
2018
$536

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$413
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$177
Harrow Eye, LLC
$56
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$34
Dompe US, Inc.
$33
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$30
Alcon Vision LLC
$25
Thea Pharma Inc.
$21
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$21
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 77.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Glaukos Corporation
$1,479
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$466
Allergan, Inc.
$394
Allergan Inc.
$256
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$222
Dompe US, Inc.
$220
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$204
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$197
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$177
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$119
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$105
ABBVIE INC.
$88
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Alcon Vision LLC
$64
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$63
Harrow Eye, LLC
$56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$42
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$27
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$26
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$26
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$22
Thea Pharma Inc.
$21
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$21
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$15
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Acuvue · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · DAILIES · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · Flarex · ILEVRO · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · NUCALA · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · Oxervate · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · TYRVAYA · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · ZYLET · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · rhopressa
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.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
1,355
Per 100K population
190.7
County median income
$90,032
Nearest hospital
CAREPOINT HEALTH-CHRIST HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Pruzon is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of NJ peers, 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. Pruzon experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pruzon performed 372 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Pruzon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pruzon received a total of $4,491 from 28 companies across 181 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. Pruzon's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Jersey City?
Dr. Pruzon's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Pruzon) 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 →
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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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 →