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Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and General Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

1520 S Dobson Road #213-a
Phoenix, AZ 85020

(602) 242-4928

Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD is a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and general ophthalmology. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Honor Health, St. Joe's Hospital, PCH, St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Banner Hospital, Honor Health Hospitals and MIHS.

Office Locations

St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

1520 S Dobson Road #213-a
Phoenix, AZ 85020

(602) 242-4928

(602) 249-4813

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1750 E Glendale Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

ophthalmic ultrasound

retinal detachment repair

vitrectomy with membrane peel

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD performed more 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 B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, eye exam, eye injection, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, ophthalmic ultrasound, retinal detachment repair, and vitrectomy with membrane peel 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:

comprehensive eye exam

eye tests

intermediate eye exam

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

vitrectomy

In 2023, Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye tests, intermediate eye exam, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and vitrectomy (vitreous surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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:

photocoagulation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for photocoagulation 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. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	209
diagnostic imaging	49
doctor visit	339
eye procedures	8979
injections	1976
photocoagulation	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	46
doctor visit	563
eye procedures	7515
injections	1644
photocoagulation	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	615

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	937
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	17
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	365
From 75 to 84	359
85 and over	260
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	42
doctor visit	945
eye procedures	9731
injections	2041
photocoagulation	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	525
Female	693

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1109
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	14
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	454
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	298
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	41
doctor visit	860
eye procedures	9456
injections	2140
photocoagulation	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1126
Female	1424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2350
Black	30
Hispanic	110
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	994
From 75 to 84	898
85 and over	566
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	587
eye procedures	9985
injections	2482
photocoagulation	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	556
Female	744

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1193
Black	16
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	523
From 75 to 84	458
85 and over	288
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	53
doctor visit	555
eye procedures	10483
injections	2715
photocoagulation	37
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	586
Female	790

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1230
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	21
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	565
From 75 to 84	481
85 and over	288
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	45
doctor visit	660
eye procedures	11934
injections	2861
photocoagulation	35
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	662
Female	839

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1333
Black	0
Hispanic	78
Asian	29
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	634
From 75 to 84	542
85 and over	284
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	45
doctor visit	430
eye procedures	11173
injections	2553
photocoagulation	26
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	661
Female	840

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1326
Black	23
Hispanic	66
Asian	28
Other	47
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	633
From 75 to 84	548
85 and over	282
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	28
doctor visit	338
eye procedures	8518
injections	2333
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	580
Female	775

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1193
Black	27
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	577
From 75 to 84	513
85 and over	238
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	421
eye procedures	8486
injections	2256
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	810

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1253
Black	24
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	557
85 and over	256
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	1835
eye procedures	7053
injections	2181
photocoagulation	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	615
Female	853

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1317
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	32
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	599
From 75 to 84	576
85 and over	272
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

aspiration	209
diagnostic imaging	40
doctor visit	684
eye procedures	9392
injections	2289
photocoagulation	30
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	574
Female	762

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	1203
Hispanic	58
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Other	30

**Age**
75 to 84	486
85 and over	275
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	537

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

Honor Health

St. Joe's Hospital

PCH

St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Banner Hospital

Honor Health Hospitals

MIHS

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. Alan J. Gordon, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, Oscar, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Commercial, Arizona Complete Health, BlueCross BlueShield Alliance, Banner Aetna and HonorHealth Employee Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

Oscar

United Healthcare

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Commercial

Arizona Complete Health

BlueCross BlueShield Alliance

Banner Aetna

HonorHealth Employee Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-01-24

dr. gordon is the best.
i had cataract surgery by a different doctor and then had multiple problems afterwards.
the other doctor tried for over a month to diagnos and fix the problems.
ONE VISIT TO DR GOTDON AND I IMPROVED IMMENSELY!!!
i would highly recommend dr gordon .
( and just a side note: he does have s long waiting period... but HE IS WORTH THE WAIT!!!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
US Retina LLC	$17,822 $17,822
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$4,289 STELLARIS PC $4,097	VICTUS $96	STELLARIS $74	LOTEMAX GEL $22
Allergan Inc.	$2,045 OZURDEX $1,972	$73
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$1,436 EYLEA aflibercept injection $646	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $419	Eylea $371
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,145 EYLEA aflibercept injection $751	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $349	Eylea $44
Other	$4,934 JETREA $1,056	LUCENTIS $961	EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $319	STELLARIS $264	STELLARIS PC $262	Other $2,071

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$17,544
Food and Beverage	$9,329
Consulting Fee	$3,000
Travel and Lodging	$940
Education	$819
Other	$39

Research Payments

Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD has received 449 research payments totaling $1,918,102.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Alan J. Gordon, MD.

US Retina LLC	2022	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2020	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2017	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. Alan Gordon is a general ophthalmology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) specialist. He speaks French. Dr. Gordon is professionally affiliated with Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center and Dignity Health. He attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. He can take several insurance carriers, including Aetna Medicare, Aetna, and Oscar. His practice in Phoenix, AZ is open to new patients as reported by Dignity Health.