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Dr. Michael Nissen, MD

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(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Albany Medical College

Professional interests include: retina problems (vitreoretinal diseases)

1317 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10021

(212) 772-7000

Dr. Michael Nissen, MD is a retina specialist in New York, NY specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Albany Medical College. Dr. Michael Nissen, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai Health System.

Office Locations

1317 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10021

(212) 772-7000

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

gonioscopy

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Michael Nissen, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan, eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for gonioscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

In 2024, Dr. Michael Nissen, MD had a list price for vitreoretinal surgical procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

ophthalmic ultrasound

retinal photocoagulation

retina surgery

ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Michael Nissen, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, eye surgery, eye tests, ophthalmic ultrasound, retinal photocoagulation, retina surgery, and ultrasound (sonogram) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	419
doctor visit	1669
eye procedures	3093
injections	485
photocoagulation	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	419

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	485
doctor visit	1591
eye procedures	3346
injections	594
photocoagulation	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	485

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	66
Hispanic	38
Asian	25
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	162
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	495
doctor visit	1697
eye procedures	3754
injections	801
photocoagulation	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	495

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	512

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	661
Black	58
Hispanic	42
Asian	24
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	169
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	580
doctor visit	1845
eye procedures	4305
injections	922
photocoagulation	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	580

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	684
Female	1160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1498
Black	112
Hispanic	108
Asian	58
Other	68
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	756
From 75 to 84	624
85 and over	388
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	443
doctor visit	1749
eye procedures	4177
injections	996
photocoagulation	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	443

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	591

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	764
Black	54
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	195
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	496
doctor visit	2035
eye procedures	4736
injections	1123
photocoagulation	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	496

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	655

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	841
Black	57
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	226
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	392
doctor visit	1340
eye procedures	5606
injections	1150
photocoagulation	40
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	392

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	449
Female	743

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	965
Black	62
Hispanic	61
Asian	41
Other	63
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	441
85 and over	255
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	455
doctor visit	496
eye procedures	6624
injections	1206
photocoagulation	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	455

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	438
Female	760

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	970
Black	72
Hispanic	48
Asian	42
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	463
85 and over	268
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	405
doctor visit	292
eye procedures	4785
injections	920
photocoagulation	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	405

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	599

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	795
Black	39
Hispanic	39
Asian	27
Other	63
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	363
85 and over	239
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	548
doctor visit	534
eye procedures	6190
injections	1228
photocoagulation	50
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	548

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	419
Female	697

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	907
Black	50
Hispanic	46
Asian	38
Other	75
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	390
From 75 to 84	439
85 and over	265
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	18
diagnostic imaging	470
doctor visit	381
eye procedures	6408
injections	1069
laser treatment	18
photocoagulation	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	470

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	458
Female	787

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1027
Black	56
Hispanic	47
Asian	36
Other	79
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	532
85 and over	265
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
diagnostic imaging	569
doctor visit	421
eye procedures	7212
injections	1114
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	62
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	569

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	518
Female	886

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1153
Black	58
Hispanic	49
Asian	53
Other	91
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	465
From 75 to 84	619
85 and over	303
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2024 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	795
doctor visit	1047
eye procedures	6926
injections	1038
photocoagulation	15
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	795

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	554
Female	954

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1236
Black	61
Hispanic	53
Asian	61
Other	97
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	488
From 75 to 84	681
85 and over	319
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD in 2024

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

ablation	15
diagnostic imaging	504
doctor visit	1161
eye procedures	5166
injections	972
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	38
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	504

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	678

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	57
Asian / Pacific Islander	31
Non-Hispanic White	879
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	48
Other	54

**Age**
75 to 84	418
85 and over	234
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	396

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Nissen, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	13
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Nissen, MD graduated from Albany Medical College. He completed residency at North Shore University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Residency: North Shore University Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael Nissen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Oxford Health Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael Nissen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Nissen, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Nissen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Nissen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,827 LUCENTIS $1,827
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$148 EYLEA aflibercept injection $108	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $40
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$67 SYFOVRE $67
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$42 EYLEA aflibercept injection $42
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$33 Systane $33
Other	$21 $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,010
Education	$108
Entertainment	$21

Biography

Dr. Michael Nissen is a specialist in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He has a special interest in retina problems (vitreoretinal diseases). He is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and NewYork-Presbyterian. Dr. Nissen seems to honor UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Aetna, as well as other insurance carriers. NewYork-Presbyterian reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY. Dr. Nissen's education and training includes medical school at Albany Medical College and residency at North Shore University Hospital and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.