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Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD

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Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

955 W Southern Avenue Suite 122
Mesa, AZ 85210

(480) 835-4440

Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD is a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD is affiliated with Revere Medical.

Office Locations

Revere Medical

2222 E. Camelback Road Suite #250
Phoenix, AZ 85016

(602) 840-3501

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2450 E Guadalupe Road Suite 107
Gilbert, AZ 85234

(480) 558-0600

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955 W Southern Avenue Suite 122
Mesa, AZ 85210

(480) 835-4440

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, 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

intravitreal drug injection

laser surgery

punctal plug insertion

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

In 2023, Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD performed more eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, laser surgery, punctal plug insertion, simple cataract surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 25%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, and lens replacement surgery 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. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	147
excision	18
eye procedures	1586
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	214
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
transplant procedures	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	270

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

excision	26
eye procedures	1676
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	121
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26
transplant procedures	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	188

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	35
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	74
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
diagnostic imaging	23
excision	27
eye procedures	1959
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	104
laser treatment	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27
transplant procedures	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	270

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	633
Black	49
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	66

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	88
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
doctor visit	23
eye procedures	2720
injections	61
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	69
laser treatment	63
transplant procedures	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	97

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1132
Female	1802

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2720
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1268
From 75 to 84	1042
85 and over	458
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	69
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
doctor visit	135
eye procedures	4341
injections	206
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	72
laser treatment	114

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	718
Female	1096

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1771
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	821
From 75 to 84	661
85 and over	283
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	80
doctor visit	165
eye procedures	4226
injections	183
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	46
laser treatment	108
transplant procedures	30

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	695
Female	1059

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1710
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	816
From 75 to 84	638
85 and over	272
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	142
doctor visit	324
excision	25
eye procedures	4703
injections	233
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	68
laser treatment	169
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25
transplant procedures	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	739
Female	1113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1789
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	856
From 75 to 84	690
85 and over	270
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	147
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
doctor visit	398
excision	31
eye procedures	5444
injections	337
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	39
laser treatment	178
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
transplant procedures	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	817
Female	1307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2039
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	994
From 75 to 84	774
85 and over	332
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	135
doctor visit	284
eye procedures	5096
injections	440
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30
laser treatment	169
transplant procedures	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	774
Female	1159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1866
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	882
From 75 to 84	728
85 and over	293
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	214
doctor visit	369
eye procedures	5661
injections	452
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	37
laser treatment	252
transplant procedures	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	807
Female	1265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1994
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	891
From 75 to 84	837
85 and over	325
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	196
doctor visit	1158
excision	15
eye procedures	5111
injections	525
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	223
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
transplant procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	849
Female	1305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2070
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	928
From 75 to 84	892
85 and over	311
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Phoenix, AZ were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

ablation	11
capsulotomy	116
cryotherapy	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	333
excision	23
eye procedures	3865
injections	304
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	75
laser treatment	143
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
transplant procedures	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	170

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	994
Male	645

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1553
Native American / Alaskan Native	15
Hispanic	8
Other	29

**Age**
85 and over	246
75 to 84	612
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	729

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Revere Medical

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$23,178 XIIDRA $23,178
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$2,215 OMNI $2,195	OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $20
Alcon Vision LLC	$2,077 AIR OPTIX $610	DAILIES $521	AcrySof $103	Wavelight Refractive Suite $59	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $38	Other $746
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$1,143 VICTUS $1,143
Digital Diagnostics Inc.	$800 IDx-DR $800
Other	$2,689 CataractEquipment $260	ILUVIEN $216	LUCENTIS $174	AcrySof $130	Cataract Equipment $120	Other $1,790

**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	$21,800
Food and Beverage	$3,947
Consulting Fee	$2,800
Travel and Lodging	$2,235
Education	$1,321

Research Payments

Dr. Alex W. Cohen, MD has received 24 research payments totaling $14,744.

Biography

Dr. Alex Cohen is a physician who specializes in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He obtained his medical school training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and performed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Cohen is affiliated with Revere Medical.