Physician profile
Ellen P Merkin
NPI 1942257928
$2,657.74
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
10 companies · $1,679 in 2025
The $1,679 reported for 2025 was more than what 96% of Optometrist providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $204).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2019: $334 · 2020: $196 · 2021: $247 · 2022: $202 · 2025: $1,679.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Compensation For Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty Or As A Speaker At A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program: $1,679.
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| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Compensation For Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty Or As A Speaker At A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program | $1,678.96 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optos, INC. | $1,697.63 | 2019-2025 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | $257.65 | 2019-2022 | |
| Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. | $146.62 | 2020-2022 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | $125.00 | 2022 | |
| Aerie Pharmaceuticals, INC. | $120.10 | 2021 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | $93.26 | 2019 | |
| Topcon Healthcare, INC. | $90.43 | 2019 | |
| Maculogix, INC. | $70.59 | 2021 | |
| Bausch & Lomb, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | $44.21 | 2020-2021 | |
| Allergan, INC. | $12.25 | 2019 |
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Ellen Merkin listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.