Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Adam Altman, MD

Ophthalmology · Wyomissing, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1 GRANITE POINT DR STE 100, Wyomissing, PA 19610
6103781344
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1487634143 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. Altman

Dr. Adam Altman is an ophthalmology specialist in Wyomissing, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Altman performed 3,472 Medicare services across 2,541 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Altman received a total of $1,365 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 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. Altman 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 26% volume in PA $1,365 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,472
Medicare services
Top 26% in PA for ophthalmology
2,541
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~174 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
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.
744 $232 $1,803
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
532 $29 $180
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.
465 $62 $95
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
416 $28 $75
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.
359 $86 $175
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.
232 $102 $220
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.
163 $44 $60
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
117 $25 $75
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
100 $327 $1,986
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.
78 $66 $120
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
73 $68 $170
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
66 $249 $840
Slit lamp examination of the eye
This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye.
33 $25 $200
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
30 $25 $75
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
25 $7 $75
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.
21 $41 $100
Contact lens fitting for eye surface disease
This procedure involves the fitting of a contact lens specifically intended to treat or manage a disease affecting the surface of the eye.
18 $27 $74
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.
21.4% high complexity
16.9% medium
61.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,365
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $195/year across 7 years
Top 47% in PA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
54
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
$1,365 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$293
2023
$332
2022
$151
2021
$341
2020
$64
2019
$120
2018
$64

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
RxSight Inc
$119
Alcon Vision LLC
$84
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$17
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$16
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$16
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 78.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$354
Allergan, Inc.
$246
RxSight Inc
$119
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$112
ABBVIE INC.
$77
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$75
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$61
AbbVie Inc.
$59
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$37
Genentech, Inc.
$27
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$19
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$17
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$17
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$16
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$16
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$16
Omeros Corporation
$14
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
TissueTech, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 52.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · BTOD · Catalyst System · Centurion · Cequa · Cimerli · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · INVELTYS · LUMIGAN · None Specified · Omidria · PanOptix · Prokera · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · Rocklatan · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · VERITAS Vision System · VUITY · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · XIIDRA · rocklatan
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
40
Per 100K population
9.3
County median income
$77,684
Nearest hospital
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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. Altman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in PA), 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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Altman experienced with cataract surgery with lens implant?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Altman performed 744 cataract surgery with lens implant 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. Altman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Altman received a total of $1,365 from 23 companies across 54 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. Altman's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Wyomissing?
Dr. Altman's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Altman) 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 →