Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > NC Providers > Ophthalmologists

Dr. Alan Verm, MD

Accepting New Patients

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Baylor College of Medicine (1994 - 1997)

188 Medical Park Drive
Brevard, NC 28712

(828) 693-4161

Dr. Alan Verm, MD is an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Alan Verm, MD is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Pardee.

Office Locations

188 Medical Park Drive
Brevard, NC 28712

open_in_new

UNC Health Pardee

215 Thompson Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792

(828) 693-4161

(828) 697-1028

open_in_new

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alan Verm, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2024, Dr. Alan Verm, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 10%

By Volume:

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

laser surgery

punctal plug insertion

SCODI of the posterior segment

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

ophthalmic ultrasound

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

ultrasound

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Alan Verm, MD performed more extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, laser surgery, punctal plug insertion, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for extraocular surgery, eyelid procedures, eye tests, glaucoma surgery, ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, ophthalmic ultrasound, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and ultrasound (sonogram) 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 Affordability:

complex cataract surgery

corneal pachymetry

epilation for trichiasis

laser glaucoma surgery

laser surgery

laser trabeculoplasty

laser treatment

punctal occlusion

punctal plug insertion

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, Dr. Alan Verm, MD had a list price for complex cataract surgery, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), eye exam, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser eye surgery, laser glaucoma surgery, laser surgery, laser trabeculoplasty, laser treatment, punctal occlusion, punctal plug insertion, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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 Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	116
doctor visit	480
excision	15
eye procedures	4169
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	80
laser treatment	116
plastic surgery procedures	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	112
doctor visit	219
excision	17
eye procedures	4522
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	44
laser treatment	112
plastic surgery procedures	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	741
Female	1170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1863
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	830
From 75 to 84	684
85 and over	323
Less than 65	74

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	38
eye procedures	4865
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	53
laser treatment	68
plastic surgery procedures	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	740
Female	1159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1836
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	810
From 75 to 84	663
85 and over	347
Less than 65	79

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	115
doctor visit	249
excision	12
eye procedures	4671
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	52
laser treatment	166
plastic surgery procedures	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1426
Female	2192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3510
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1626
From 75 to 84	1252
85 and over	624
Less than 65	116

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	157
doctor visit	249
excision	12
eye procedures	4510
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	77
laser treatment	212
plastic surgery procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	647
Female	1106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1696
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	767
From 75 to 84	671
85 and over	282
Less than 65	33

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	104
doctor visit	240
eye procedures	4562
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	88
laser treatment	142
plastic surgery procedures	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	652
Female	1075

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1667
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	760
From 75 to 84	675
85 and over	257
Less than 65	35

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	137
doctor visit	271
excision	16
eye procedures	4779
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	74
laser treatment	200
plastic surgery procedures	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	698
Female	1127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1741
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	814
From 75 to 84	721
85 and over	258
Less than 65	32

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	185
doctor visit	239
eye procedures	5033
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	87
laser treatment	232
plastic surgery procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	766
Female	1219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1889
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	889
From 75 to 84	777
85 and over	279
Less than 65	40

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	147
doctor visit	211
eye procedures	4310
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	89
laser treatment	181
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	709
Female	1100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1716
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	790
From 75 to 84	723
85 and over	267
Less than 65	29

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	137
doctor visit	400
eye procedures	4515
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	102
laser treatment	178
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	731
Female	1197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1824
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	825
From 75 to 84	798
85 and over	273
Less than 65	32

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	145
doctor visit	362
eye procedures	5325
injections	60
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	116
laser treatment	190
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	889
Female	1402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2153
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	71
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	894
From 75 to 84	1022
85 and over	350
Less than 65	25

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2023 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

capsulotomy	178
doctor visit	332
eye procedures	4823
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	75
laser treatment	216
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	796
Female	1280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1945
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	74
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	765
From 75 to 84	967
85 and over	320
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD in 2023

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC during 2024 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	172
doctor visit	444
eye procedures	6069
injections	387
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	74
laser treatment	203
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	848
Female	1369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2081
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	76
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	794
From 75 to 84	1026
85 and over	375
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD in 2024

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan Verm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Brevard, NC were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	136
doctor visit	287
excision	14
eye procedures	4781
injections	223
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	77
laser treatment	170
plastic surgery procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Verm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	741
Female	1184

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1840
Hispanic	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	40

**Age**
75 to 84	767
85 and over	304
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	812

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

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Alan Verm, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He is certified by the Ophthalmology, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (2001)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alan Verm, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alan Verm, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Brevard, NC.

4.67

Overall Rating

(3 Ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$664 CLAREON $346	Centurion $73	Simbrinza $71	Clareon PanOptix Pro $58	Hydrus Microstent $44	Other $72
Allergan Inc.	$301 LUMIGAN $210	COMBIGAN $72	RESTASIS $19
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.	$189 Via360 $189
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$187 XDEMVY $187
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$163 BESIVANCE $110	VYZULTA $38	ENVISTA $16
Other	$1,258 Hydrus $116	LUCENTIS $115	XIIDRA $97	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $71	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $66	Other $793

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,762

Biography

Dr. Alan Verm sees patients in Hendersonville, NC. His medical specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Verm is affiliated with UNC Health. According to UNC Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Hendersonville, NC. He studied medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. His residency was performed at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.