Dr. Mitchel Lautenberg, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Lautenberg
Dr. Mitchel Lautenberg is an ophthalmology specialist in Toms River, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lautenberg performed 8,540 Medicare services across 4,267 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lautenberg received a total of $406 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 10 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. Lautenberg 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
3,500 | $5 | $18 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
1,142 | $97 | $420 |
| 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. |
1,097 | $70 | $297 |
| 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. |
433 | $51 | $213 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
356 | $33 | $138 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
255 | $28 | $123 |
| 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. |
252 | $30 | $128 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
244 | $24 | $121 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
214 | $17 | $72 |
| 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. |
206 | $464 | $1,803 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
161 | $114 | $498 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
145 | $22 | $93 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
85 | $62 | $300 |
| 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. |
73 | $18 | $90 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
58 | $735 | $1,971 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 57 | $143 | $423 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
40 | $276 | $1,038 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
35 | $252 | $945 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
32 | $115 | $453 |
| Eyelid drooping or paralysis tissue removal A surgical procedure to remove tissue, muscle, and membrane to correct eyelid drooping or paralysis. |
31 | $409 | $1,434 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
25 | $151 | $498 |
| Eyelid margin removal and repair Surgical removal of up to one-quarter of the eyelid margin followed by repair of the eyelid. |
24 | $221 | $2,382 |
| Eyelid biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the eyelid for laboratory examination. |
21 | $164 | $619 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
19 | $388 | $1,512 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 12 | $715 | $1,821 |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns inward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
12 | $411 | $1,512 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
11 | $500 | $2,208 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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. Lautenberg is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% 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 →
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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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