Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Miriam Fuhrman, M.D

Ophthalmology · Paterson, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
680 BROADWAY STE 114, Paterson, NJ 07514
9737424747
Registered in NPPES since 2007
NPI: 1780807206 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Fuhrman 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. Fuhrman

Dr. Miriam Fuhrman is an ophthalmology specialist in Paterson, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fuhrman performed 1,160 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fuhrman received a total of $10,385 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Fuhrman 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 of NPI registration ▲ 1,160 Medicare services $10,385 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,160
Medicare services
Bottom 27% in NJ for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
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.
205 $28 $44
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.
201 $67 $102
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
153 $96 $144
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
107 $19 $28
Retinal and optic nerve function test
A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning.
106 $108 $149
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
64 $94 $170
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
60 $28 $43
Slit lamp examination of the eye
This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye.
58 $31 $44
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
52 $27 $42
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.
51 $47 $74
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
48 $23 $32
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
26 $33 $46
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.
18 $16 $21
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.
11 $10 $17
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,385
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,484/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
181
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,536
2023
$2,029
2022
$2,327
2021
$1,514
2020
$857
2019
$849
2018
$272

Payments by company (2024)

Glaukos Corporation
$501
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$496
ABBVIE INC.
$331
Alcon Vision LLC
$248
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$143
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$135
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$135
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$125
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$124
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
Amgen Inc.
$113
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$38
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 52.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Glaukos Corporation
$1,312
ABBVIE INC.
$931
Allergan, Inc.
$916
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$847
Alcon Vision LLC
$821
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$814
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$635
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$482
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$336
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$295
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$263
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$236
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$236
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$229
Shire North American Group Inc
$178
Allergan Inc.
$146
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$138
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$135
Lumenis BE inc
$134
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$125
Dompe US, Inc.
$125
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$125
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$124
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$123
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$121
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
Amgen Inc.
$113
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$110
Omeros Corporation
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$16
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 30.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
1,256
County median income
$87,137
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ST JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INC
1.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Fuhrman is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Fuhrman experienced with retinal photography (fundus photo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fuhrman performed 205 retinal photography (fundus photo) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Fuhrman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fuhrman received a total of $10,385 from 34 companies across 181 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Fuhrman's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Paterson?
Dr. Fuhrman's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Fuhrman) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →