Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Farbowitz, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Short Hills, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Farbowitz
Dr. Michael Farbowitz is an ophthalmology specialist in Short Hills, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Farbowitz performed 3,359 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Farbowitz received a total of $7,915 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 199 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. Farbowitz 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 35% volume in NJ
$7,915 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,359
Medicare services
Top 35% in NJ for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$72
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
668 | $72 | $275 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
558 | $100 | $300 |
| 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. |
336 | $31 | $180 |
| 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. |
240 | $103 | $300 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
239 | $11 | $100 |
| 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. |
235 | $22 | $100 |
| 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. |
161 | $53 | $250 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
152 | $30 | $180 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
150 | $34 | $180 |
| 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. |
148 | $76 | $250 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
112 | $41 | $212 |
| 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. |
87 | $486 | $3,600 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
66 | $95 | $280 |
| 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. |
49 | $15 | $800 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
28 | $20 | $92 |
| 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. |
28 | $122 | $400 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
25 | $9 | $77 |
| 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. |
24 | $10 | $100 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
21 | $275 | $1,000 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
18 | $64 | $250 |
| 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 | $180 |
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.
2.6% high complexity
9.7% medium
87.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,915
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,131/year across 7 years
Top 11% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
199
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
$1,923
2023
$1,233
2022
$1,410
2021
$389
2020
$354
2019
$2,149
2018
$455
Payments by company (2024)
RxSight Inc
$731
Glaukos Corporation
$460
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$201
Alcon Vision LLC
$136
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$132
Harrow Eye, LLC
$57
Dompe US, Inc.
$57
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$50
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
ABBVIE INC.
$31
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$19
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 72.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$1,980
Glaukos Corporation
$1,085
RxSight Inc
$857
Lumenis BE inc
$694
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$590
Alcon Vision LLC
$451
ABBVIE INC.
$411
Allergan, Inc.
$303
Allergan Inc.
$236
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$216
Quidel Corporation
$156
Shire North American Group Inc
$150
Bausch Health US, LLC
$102
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$92
Dompe US, Inc.
$85
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$83
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$65
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$57
Harrow Eye, LLC
$57
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$30
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$19
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$15
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Acuvue · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Cholbam · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DURYSTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · ILUX · INVELTYS · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · InflammaDry · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OXERVATE · OptiLight · Optilight · PROLENSA · Precision 1 · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rhopressa · Simbrinza · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TECNIS IOL · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · TearScience Lipiflow System · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · TobraDex ST · Tobradex ST · VEVYE · VUITY · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iDose · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · rhopressa
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 →
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
1,068
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER
2.8 mi
2.8 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. Farbowitz is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Farbowitz experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Farbowitz performed 668 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Farbowitz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Farbowitz received a total of $7,915 from 29 companies across 199 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. Farbowitz's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Short Hills?
Dr. Farbowitz's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Farbowitz) 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 →
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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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