Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Viksman, MD

Allergy & Immunology · Toms River, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
368 LAKEHURST RD SUITE 304, Toms River, NJ 08755
7323496856
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1972668747 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. Viksman

Dr. Michael Viksman is an allergy & immunology specialist in Toms River, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Viksman performed 11,540 Medicare services across 1,188 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Viksman received a total of $6,961 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 468 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in allergy & immunology. 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. Viksman 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 in practice ▲ Top 8% volume in NJ $6,961 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
11,540
Medicare services
Top 8% in NJ for allergy & immunology
1,188
Unique beneficiaries
$14
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~607 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
Allergy skin test
A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens.
3,717 $3 $9
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
3,050 $13 $17
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
2,153 $9 $25
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.
691 $69 $100
Skin allergy test
A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions.
589 $7 $12
Expiratory airflow and volume test
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume.
572 $15 $45
Allergy skin patch test
A diagnostic test where small amounts of potential allergens are applied to the skin to identify substances that cause an allergic reaction.
412 $4 $12
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.
137 $97 $145
Allergy test using drug or biological combination
A diagnostic procedure to identify allergic reactions by testing a combination of methods using a specific drug or biological agent.
112 $17 $30
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.
76 $123 $185
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
16 $29 $30
Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived
A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods.
15 $32 $35
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 ↗
$6,961
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $994/year across 7 years
Top 29% in NJ for allergy & immunology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
468
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
$6,668 (95.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$293 (4.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,217
2023
$1,463
2022
$1,428
2021
$914
2020
$748
2019
$692
2018
$499

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$267
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$215
Genentech USA, Inc.
$205
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$115
GENZYME CORPORATION
$75
Amgen Inc.
$68
kaleo, Inc.
$53
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$51
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
LEO Pharma Inc.
$37
Grifols USA, LLC
$21
Incyte Corporation
$18
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$16
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$13
Optinose US, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 56.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,036
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,620
Genentech USA, Inc.
$409
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$357
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$323
GENZYME CORPORATION
$322
Amgen Inc.
$271
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$217
kaleo, Inc.
$170
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$152
Optinose US, Inc.
$127
OptiNose US, Inc.
$110
LEO Pharma Inc.
$80
AbbVie Inc.
$77
ABBVIE INC.
$68
Kaleo, Inc.
$67
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$57
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Grifols USA, LLC
$50
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$48
CSL Behring
$40
Shire North American Group Inc
$40
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$38
Phadia US Inc.
$33
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$22
Incyte Corporation
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · ADBRY · AIRSUPRA · ALREX · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · AUVI-Q · AYVAKIT · AirDuo Digihaler · Auvi-Q · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CINQAIR · CUTAQUIG · CUVITRU · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · Dymista · EOHILIA · FASENRA · Gamunex-C · HYQVIA · Haegarda · ImmunoCAP · NUCALA · OPZELURA · ORLADEYO · PAZEO · PROAIR · ProAir Digihaler · RINVOQ · Ryaltris · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TAKHZYRO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · XOLAIR · Xembify · Xhance · Xolair · Yupelri
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Allergy & immunologists within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Viksman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Viksman experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Viksman performed 3,717 allergy skin test 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. Viksman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Viksman received a total of $6,961 from 32 companies across 468 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. Viksman's costs compare to other allergy & immunologists in Toms River?
Dr. Viksman's average Medicare payment per service is $14. 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. Viksman) 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 →