Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Schwarz, M.D.
Optician · Woodland Park, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Schwarz
Dr. Michael Schwarz is an optician specialist in Woodland Park, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Schwarz performed 3,271 Medicare services across 1,862 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Schwarz received a total of $61,643 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 324 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Schwarz 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 in practice
▲ Top 22% volume in NJ
$61,643 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,271
Medicare services
Top 22% in NJ for optician
1,862
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
816 | $100 | $231 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
721 | $12 | $50 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
405 | $12 | $44 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
399 | $1 | $11 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
301 | $71 | $218 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
133 | $142 | $364 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
88 | $178 | $467 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
69 | $211 | $514 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 50 | $166 | $430 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
32 | $220 | $758 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
31 | $140 | $428 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
31 | $247 | $531 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
30 | $81 | $206 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $145 | $375 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
25 | $142 | $416 |
| Annual depression screening | 25 | $21 | $65 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
23 | $64 | $222 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
21 | $7 | $36 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
18 | $85 | $215 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
14 | $73 | $275 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
13 | $46 | $112 |
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.
2.7% high complexity
38.7% medium
58.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$61,643
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,806/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NJ for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
324
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$55,164 (89.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,479 (7.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,000 (3.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$365
2023
$703
2022
$869
2021
$638
2020
$13,554
2019
$23,852
2018
$21,662
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$72
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$59
Amgen Inc.
$45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$37
Novo Nordisk Inc
$34
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$22
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$20
United Therapeutics Corporation
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 48.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Roche Health Solutions Inc.
$55,100
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$2,000
Amgen Inc.
$530
Novo Nordisk Inc
$438
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$258
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$251
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$248
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$229
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$187
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$172
BIOTRONIK INC.
$164
PFIZER INC.
$162
Lilly USA, LLC
$133
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$128
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$115
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$94
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$90
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
United Therapeutics Corporation
$89
Boston Scientific Corporation
$86
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$77
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$71
ITI, Inc.
$64
Allergan Inc.
$61
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$46
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$45
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$43
Shire North American Group Inc
$41
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$38
Biogen, Inc.
$37
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$35
HeartFlow, Inc.
$32
Eisai Inc.
$31
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$27
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$20
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
AbbVie Inc.
$15
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$15
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$14
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$14
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Almatica Pharma LLC
$14
Exact Sciences Corporation
$13
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 93.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
The majority of payments (90%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for optician in NJ.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
13,209
Per 100K population
2548.6
County median income
$87,137
Nearest hospital
ESSEX COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER
2.1 mi
2.1 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. Schwarz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in NJ), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% of NJ peers, 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. Schwarz experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Schwarz performed 816 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Schwarz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Schwarz received a total of $61,643 from 55 companies across 324 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. Schwarz's costs compare to other opticians in Woodland Park?
Dr. Schwarz's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Schwarz) 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 →
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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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