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Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA

Accepting New Patients

(1206 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (2016)

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, comprehensive ophthalmology

1010 Tryon Village Drive
Cary, NC 27518

(919) 859-6771

Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA is an ophthalmologist in Cary, NC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 2016 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA is affiliated with Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.

Office Locations

Duke Health

1010 Tryon Village Drive
Cary, NC 27518

(919) 859-6771

(919) 859-6817

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Duke Health

4102 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 595-2000

(919) 595-2024

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5726 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Cary, NC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	19
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	11
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Cary, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87
emergency care	14
eye procedures	119
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	11
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Cary, NC during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	182
eye procedures	156
laser treatment	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	11
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Cary, NC during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	343
eye procedures	613
laser treatment	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	49
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA in 2023

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Cary, NC were eye procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	204
emergency care	16
eye procedures	296
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
laser treatment	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	162
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	20
75 to 84	65
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA From 2020 - 2023

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (2016)

Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals (2020)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC

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. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Prime Remote, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Gateway Health Alliance, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Healthy Blue, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Blue Advantage

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

TRICARE Prime Remote

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna HMO

Gateway Health Alliance

Duke Group Plans

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II

Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Duke Basic

Ambetter

Experience Health

Aetna Select HMO

Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO

Healthy Blue

Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option

All Savers Fully Insured

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna/CVS Health

Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan

Duke Select

Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 1206 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexander Steven Barsam, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in Cary, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$2,018 AcrySof $931	Centurion $323	Hydrus Microstent $238	PANOPTIX $146	CLAREON $92	Other $287
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$417 Tecnis Simplicity $346	Tecnis IOL $38	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $33
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$222 OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $222
Allergan Inc.	$202 OZURDEX $104	$98
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$177 Centurion $141	AcrySof $36
Other	$640 enVista MX60 IOL $148	AmnioGuard $122	DURYSTA $68	QUATERA 700 $60	VYZULTA $41	Other $202

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,578
Education	$98

Biography

Dr. Alexander Barsam is a physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). In his practice, Dr. Barsam focuses on cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. Dr. Barsam is professionally affiliated with Duke Health. He attended the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU). His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can accept Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. Duke Health reports that Dr. Barsam is accepting new patients at his office in Durham, NC.