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Ophthalmologists Accepting Medicare

752 verified ophthalmologists across the U.S. accept Medicare. Profiles cover focus areas including Retina & Vitreous, Glaucoma, and Cornea & External Disease. Common hospital affiliations include Doylestown Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Jefferson Stratford Hospital.

Allen Ho

Allen Ho, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University; Co-Director, Wills Eye Retina Service and Director, Retina Research

Ophthalmology

Plymouth Meeting, PA30+ years
Jeffrey Heier

Jeffrey Heier, MD

Co-President and Medical Director, Director of the Vitreoretinal Service, and Director of Retina Research at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston; Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA30+ years
Brian Francis

Brian Francis, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA; Medical Director of Doheny Eye Center UCLA in Fountain Valley; Inaugural holder of the Rupert and Gertrude Steiger Endowed Chair in Vision Research at the Doheny Eye Institute

Ophthalmology

Arcadia, CA30+ years
Michael Raizman

Michael Raizman, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine; Director, Corneal Fellowship Program

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA30+ years
Carol Shields

Carol Shields, MD

Director and Chief, Ocular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital; Professor of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Julia Haller

Julia Haller, M.D.

Chief Executive Officer and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Wills Eye Hospital; William Tasman MD Endowed Chair; Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University; Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Scott Lambert

Scott Lambert, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology and, by courtesy, of Pediatrics

Ophthalmology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Theodore Leng

Theodore Leng, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology Research/Clinical Trials) and, by courtesy, of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Ophthalmology

San Jose, CA20+ years
Peter Kaiser

Peter Kaiser, MD

Chaney Family Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology Research; Professor of Ophthalmology; Director, Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE)

Ophthalmology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Jeffrey Liebmann

Jeffrey Liebmann, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Service Director, and Vice-Chair for the Department of Ophthalmology at

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Richard Spaide

Richard Spaide, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Byron Lam

Byron Lam, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Miami, FL30+ years
Reza Dana

Reza Dana, M.D.,MSE,MPH

Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School; Director, Cornea, Ocular Surface and External Disease Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA30+ years
Daniel Rootman

Daniel Rootman, MSC MD FRCSC

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at UCLA; Director of the Orbital Disease Center; Karen and Frank Dabby Chair

Ophthalmology

Los Angeles, CA15+ years
Allen Chiang

Allen Chiang, M.D.

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Plymouth Meeting, PA20+ years
Joan Miller

Joan Miller, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA30+ years
Joel Schuman

Joel Schuman, MD

Vice Chair for Research Innovation; Co-Director, Glaucoma Service; Professor, Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
George Cioffi

George Cioffi, MD

Edward S. Harkness Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Sophie Bakri

Sophie Bakri, M.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Red Wing, MN20+ years
Carl Regillo

Carl Regillo, MD

Chief, Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital; Professor of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Cherry Hill, NJ30+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these ophthalmologists accept Medicare?
Each profile on this page lists Medicare among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What Medicare plans do these ophthalmologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact Medicare plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a ophthalmologist that takes Medicare?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Retina & Vitreous, Glaucoma, and Cornea & External Disease. Then verify the specific Medicare plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.