Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Mirsky, MD

Ophthalmology · West Orange, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
745 NORTHFIELD AVENUE, West Orange, NJ 07052
9737361016
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1326145111 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. Mirsky

Dr. Robert Mirsky is an ophthalmology specialist in West Orange, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mirsky performed 3,163 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mirsky received a total of $410 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 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. Mirsky 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 ▲ Top 38% volume in NJ $410 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,163
Medicare services
Top 38% in NJ for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$79
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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
1,127 $95 $157
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.
807 $68 $111
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.
686 $29 $47
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.
164 $48 $79
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.
161 $92 $156
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.
57 $442 $765
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.
56 $118 $203
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
37 $45 $70
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
27 $274 $416
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
16 $88 $137
Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess
A minor surgical procedure to cut open and drain an infected, pus-filled swelling on the eyelid.
14 $217 $365
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
11 $19 $33
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.
1.8% high complexity
0.0% medium
98.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$410
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $59/year across 7 years
Bottom 25% in NJ for ophthalmology
11
Companies
28
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
$44
2023
$31
2022
$75
2021
$62
2020
$82
2019
$26
2018
$90

Payments by company (2024)

Thea Pharma Inc.
$28
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$76
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$72
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
Shire North American Group Inc
$37
Thea Pharma Inc.
$28
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$18
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$15
Alcon Vision LLC
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 52.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
INVELTYS · IYUZEH · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · VYZULTA · XIIDRA · 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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
1,163
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL
3.1 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. Mirsky is a clinical cardiology 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. Mirsky experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mirsky performed 1,127 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Mirsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mirsky received a total of $410 from 11 companies across 28 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. Mirsky's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in West Orange?
Dr. Mirsky's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Mirsky) 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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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 →