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Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD

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(Alejandro Espaillat, MD)

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and General Practice

100 Palmetto Health Parkway Suite 350
Columbia, SC 29212

(803) 434-2020

Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD is an ophthalmologist in Columbia, SC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and general practice. Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD is affiliated with MAGRUDER EYE INSTITUTE PLLC and SOUTH FLORIDA EYE INSTITUTE, INC.

Office Locations

100 Palmetto Health Parkway Suite 350
Columbia, SC 29212

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4 Medical Park Road
Columbia, SC 29203

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Columbia, SC during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD.

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Columbia, SC during 2016 were eye procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	613
laser treatment	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	172
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	70
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	61
Dementia	52
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Columbia, SC during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, nursing home care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	474
lab tests	34
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	60
nursing home care	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	36
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Columbia, SC during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	501
injections	32
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	41
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	50
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Columbia, SC during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	102

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	43

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Columbia, SC during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Columbia, SC during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	88

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Columbia, SC during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	53

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Columbia, SC during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	92

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Columbia, SC were eye procedures, nursing home care, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and lab tests.

eye procedures	216
injections	32
lab tests	34
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	42
laser treatment	22
nursing home care	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	46
Hispanic	31
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	16
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MAGRUDER EYE INSTITUTE PLLC

SOUTH FLORIDA EYE INSTITUTE, INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.86 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbia, SC.

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Overall Rating

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-03

Dr. Espaillat is a true professional in every sense of the word. His expertise in the field of ophthalmology is remarkable, and his commitment to his patients is commendable. He accurately diagnosed my eye condition and provided me with effective treatment options

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-25

Dr. Espaillat is a true professional in every sense of the word. His expertise in the field of ophthalmology is remarkable, and his commitment to his patients is commendable. He accurately diagnosed my eye condition and provided me with effective treatment options

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-25

Dr. Espaillat is the best eye doctor and was so friendly and made the eye exam super fun !! Definitely will be going annually!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-15

Well trained professionals, polite and responsible, they give all answer's to your inquiries.. clean, quiet and pleasant environment.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-28

Dr. Alejandro is an incredible doctor!! Very knowledgeable and great bedside manner. He takes the time to go over his plan in detail and answers all the questions we have. I have confidence that we are receiving the best care with him and would highly recommend Dr. Alejandro for anyone needing eye care!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-28

I wish I could give Dr. Espaillat and his staff ten stars. He was professional, caring, informative, and had the best bed-side manner I have ever encountered. I felt seen and heard as an individual. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-03

Great first experience! Welcomed at the door by friendly staff, my appointment started on time. Doctor described my situation and evaluated in a way that easy to understand.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-27

My experience at Dr. Espaillat's office was a very positive one. The professionalism, efficiency and kindness of the staff was most appreciated. My doctor took the time to answer every one of my questions and didn’t rush me through.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-08

Great staff and atmosphere! They made me feel comfortable and were able to explain and provide answers in a way that I understood. They are also very accommodating with my schedule when planning for future appointments.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$8,108 BOTOX $7,564	RESTASIS $248	COMBIGAN $136	ALPHAGAN P $65	LUMIGAN $32	Other $62
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$7,053 OPMI Lumera $7,053
Merz North America, Inc.	$1,465 Asclera $963	Xeomin $145	$356
Shire North American Group Inc	$196 XIIDRA $196
AbbVie Inc.	$152 ALPHAGAN P $121	LUMIGAN $32
Other	$556 Rhopressa $101	BESIVANCE $59	Rocklatan $30	CEQUA $30	XDEMVY $29	Other $307

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,564
Gift	$7,053
Food and Beverage	$2,838
Education	$75

Biography

Dr. Alejandro Espaillat sees patients in Columbia, SC. His medical specialties are general practice and ophthalmology (eye disease). Patients rated Dr. Espaillat highly, giving him an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). He welcomes new patients at his office inColumbia, SC as reported by Yext.