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Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

3 Hospital Plaza Suite 310
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

(732) 607-0555

Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD is an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease).

Office Locations

3 Hospital Plaza Suite 310
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

(732) 607-0555

(732) 607-0501

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

corneal topography

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for corneal topography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

intermediate eye exam

ophthalmic biometry

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for intermediate eye exam, ophthalmic biometry, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) 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. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ during 2012 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

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

capsulotomy	40
doctor visit	307
excision	52
eye procedures	6791
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
laser treatment	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	99

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

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

capsulotomy	47
doctor visit	271
excision	60
eye procedures	7410
laser treatment	153
ultrasound (sonogram)	152

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	562
Female	935

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1242
Black	42
Hispanic	54
Asian	123
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	601
From 75 to 84	560
85 and over	253
Less than 65	83

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

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

capsulotomy	65
doctor visit	306
excision	73
eye procedures	6748
laser treatment	185
ultrasound (sonogram)	147

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	553
Female	918

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1204
Black	43
Hispanic	55
Asian	134
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	579
From 75 to 84	558
85 and over	254
Less than 65	80

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

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

capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	341
excision	57
eye procedures	6883
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30
laser treatment	150
ultrasound (sonogram)	141

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1136
Female	1784

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2286
Black	112
Hispanic	134
Asian	302
Other	86
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1190
From 75 to 84	1118
85 and over	442
Less than 65	170

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	48
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

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

capsulotomy	59
doctor visit	166
excision	68
eye procedures	7238
laser treatment	153
ultrasound (sonogram)	120

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	912

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1122
Black	51
Hispanic	66
Asian	174
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	580
From 75 to 84	565
85 and over	224
Less than 65	85

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	49
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	69
doctor visit	66
excision	28
eye procedures	7025
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	114
ultrasound (sonogram)	104

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	549
Female	864

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1103
Black	46
Hispanic	71
Asian	151
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	556
From 75 to 84	566
85 and over	225
Less than 65	66

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	52
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	52
doctor visit	27
excision	23
eye procedures	7229
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
laser treatment	112
ultrasound (sonogram)	112

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	536
Female	861

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1110
Black	43
Hispanic	65
Asian	143
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	548
From 75 to 84	569
85 and over	224
Less than 65	56

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	50
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	43
excision	38
eye procedures	6979
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20
laser treatment	112
ultrasound (sonogram)	124

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	530
Female	807

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1063
Black	45
Hispanic	59
Asian	126
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	553
85 and over	199
Less than 65	57

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and excision.

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

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	31
excision	29
eye procedures	5188
laser treatment	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	436
Female	667

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	894
Black	30
Hispanic	49
Asian	98
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	440
85 and over	182
Less than 65	45

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	34
doctor visit	26
excision	34
eye procedures	5465
laser treatment	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	682

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	914
Black	35
Hispanic	50
Asian	89
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	437
From 75 to 84	481
85 and over	172
Less than 65	33

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	45
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

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

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	46
excision	55
eye procedures	6252
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	22
laser treatment	112
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	723

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	981
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	109
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	526
85 and over	194
Less than 65	39

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	47
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Old Bridge, NJ were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

capsulotomy	45
doctor visit	148
excision	47
eye procedures	6655
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
laser treatment	124
ultrasound (sonogram)	113

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	524
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	131
Non-Hispanic White	1083
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	58
Other	39

**Age**
75 to 84	539
85 and over	215
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	537

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He has a state license in New Jersey.

Licensed In: New Jersey

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,760 RESTASIS $447	COMBIGAN $358	LUMIGAN $43	BOTOX $13	ALPHAGAN P $12	Other $887
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$1,134 Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $993	Tecnis IOL $128	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $13
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$993 Simbrinza $445	Ilevro $253	Pataday $145	Durezol $125	CataractEquipment $9	Other $16
Shire North American Group Inc	$350 XIIDRA $200	$150
Allergan, Inc.	$254 VUITY $123	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $72	LUMIGAN $60
Other	$1,400 XIIDRA $107	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $92	Humphrey HFA $80	PROLENSA $75	LOTEMAX SM $71	Other $975

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,026
Travel and Lodging	$698
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150
Education	$18

Biography

Dr. Robert Scharfman's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Scharfman studied medicine at New York Medical College.

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

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

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

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

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman, MD From 2012 - 2022

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