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Dr. John Aljian, MD

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Hawthorne, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
19 BRADHURST AVE STE 3750, Hawthorne, NY 10532
9143133937
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1447268636 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. Aljian

Dr. John Aljian is a cornea and external diseases specialist physician in Hawthorne, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aljian performed 1,229 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aljian received a total of $4,797 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 126 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. Aljian 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 31% volume in NY $4,797 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,229
Medicare services
Top 31% in NY for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$62
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
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.
354 $12 $150
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
348 $96 $298
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.
193 $72 $249
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.
57 $27 $105
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
52 $35 $148
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
48 $20 $98
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
38 $117 $347
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.
34 $53 $153
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
34 $28 $148
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.
20 $481 $4,000
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
19 $9 $145
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
17 $43 $300
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.
15 $121 $436
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.
1.6% high complexity
8.5% medium
89.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,797
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $685/year across 7 years
Top 17% in NY for cornea and external diseases specialist physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
126
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
$784
2023
$544
2022
$398
2021
$648
2020
$659
2019
$907
2018
$858

Payments by company (2024)

Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$259
Glaukos Corporation
$170
Alcon Vision LLC
$145
ABBVIE INC.
$125
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$85
Top 3 companies account for 73.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$868
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$467
Glaukos Corporation
$384
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$280
Allergan, Inc.
$277
ABBVIE INC.
$252
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$251
Shire North American Group Inc
$247
Allergan Inc.
$225
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$210
AbbVie Inc.
$191
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$147
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$146
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$122
Mallinckrodt LLC
$119
Omeros Corporation
$118
Ivantis, Inc
$105
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$97
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$86
RxSight Inc
$78
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$41
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$29
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 35.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Catalys Laser System · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DURYSTA · Hydrus Microstent · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · None Specified · OMIDRIA · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OZURDEX · PROLENSA · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · Tecnis Simplicity · VYZULTA · VisuMax · XELPROS · XELPROS (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% · XIIDRA · enVista MX60 IOL · iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rocklatan
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

Cornea and external diseases specialist physicians in nearby ZIP areas
20
County median income
$118,411
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
1.4 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. Aljian 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. Aljian experienced with extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aljian performed 354 extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing 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. Aljian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aljian received a total of $4,797 from 25 companies across 126 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. Aljian's costs compare to other cornea and external diseases specialist physicians in Hawthorne?
Dr. Aljian's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Aljian) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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 →