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Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD

Specializes in: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
Georgetown University School of Medicine (2006)
Professional interests include: eyelid problems, eye injury, eye problems, and more.
2452 Watson Court Suite 1500
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD is an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA specializing in ophthalmic plastic surgery. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD is affiliated with Stanford Medicine Children's Health and Stanford Health Care.

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Office Locations

2452 Watson Court Suite 1500
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 723-6995
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300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94305
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Some issues Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD can help you with:

Eyelid Reconstruction

Eyelid reconstruction is a surgical procedure to correct defects that typically arise from traumatic injury to the eye or after skin cancer removal on the eyelid. The surgery aims to preserve eyelid function and to improve its appearance.

The choice of reconstruction technique depends on the size and severity of the defect. If tissue loss is small to moderate, the wound may simply be sutured close. For larger defects, however, tissue from other parts of the body may be needed. Tissue may be taken (or harvested) from the ear, scalp, abdomen, roof of the mouth, inside of the check, or the eyelid itself.

The Hughes procedure and the Cutler-Beard procedure are reconstruction techniques that use eyelid tissue. In the Hughes procedure, a piece of neighboring tarsoconjunctival tissue is cut, slid onto the wound, and then sutured together. The tarsoconjunctiva is made up of the connective tissue that provides support to the eyelid, called tarsus, and the membrane covering the white of the eyes, called conjunctiva. This technique is suited for defects that are located on the sides of the eyelid. The Cutler-Beard procedure requires a thicker segment of tarsoconjunctival tissue and is used to repair defects in the center of the eyelid.

Eyelid reconstruction is commonly done at an outpatient facility. There will be bruising and swelling for about four to ten days following surgery. Patients should keep their heads elevated, use cold compress, and apply antibiotic cream on their eyelids for the first few days. Strenuous activities must be avoided for four weeks, but patients may be able to return to work after about a week.

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

  • Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
  • Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
  • Lyme disease
  • Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
  • Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

excision

In 2024, Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD had a list price for excision that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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:

temporary suture tarsorrhaphy

By Affordability:

eyelid lesion excision
removal of lesion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD performed more temporary suture tarsorrhaphy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for eyelid lesion excision, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 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. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2012 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 148
eye procedures 54
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 434
excision 28
eye procedures 305
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 109
plastic surgery procedures 103
reconstructive surgery 20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 28
tissue transfer 20
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 173
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 167
Black 0
Hispanic 38
Asian 62
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 42
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 30
Dementia 10
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 372
excision 39
eye procedures 309
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 60
plastic surgery procedures 84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 39

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 183
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 188
Black 0
Hispanic 41
Asian 62
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 123
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 46
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 414
excision 28
eye procedures 205
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 72
plastic surgery procedures 57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 284
Female 418
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 430
Black 0
Hispanic 86
Asian 150
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 296
From 75 to 84 232
85 and over 100
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 312
excision 21
eye procedures 226
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 33
plastic surgery procedures 31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 117
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 196
Black 0
Hispanic 45
Asian 61
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 120
From 75 to 84 109
85 and over 43
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 32
Dementia 8
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 428
excision 26
eye procedures 269
injections 24
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 76
plastic surgery procedures 89
reconstructive surgery 21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 26
tissue transfer 21
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 136
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 211
Black 13
Hispanic 41
Asian 53
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 146
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 45
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 328
excision 18
eye procedures 315
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 57
plastic surgery procedures 94
reconstructive surgery 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 18
tissue transfer 18
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 208
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 207
Black 0
Hispanic 42
Asian 62
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 156
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 37
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 339
excision 30
eye procedures 293
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 46
plastic surgery procedures 61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 134
Female 221
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 218
Black 0
Hispanic 39
Asian 77
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 155
From 75 to 84 130
85 and over 40
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 25
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 268
excision 23
eye procedures 195
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 21
plastic surgery procedures 48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 90
Female 177
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 159
Black 0
Hispanic 35
Asian 50
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 26
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), excision and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 276
excision 33
eye procedures 195
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 19
plastic surgery procedures 24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 200
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 178
Black 0
Hispanic 36
Asian 45
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 133
From 75 to 84 104
85 and over 29
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 27
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 361
excision 13
eye procedures 246
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 12
plastic surgery procedures 30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 118
Female 230
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 212
Black 0
Hispanic 41
Asian 60
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 147
From 75 to 84 136
85 and over 36
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 336
excision 33
eye procedures 267
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 15
plastic surgery procedures 45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 33

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 105
Female 197
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 189
Black 0
Hispanic 31
Asian 50
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 133
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 35
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2023

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2024 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 346
excision 14
eye procedures 231
plastic surgery procedures 31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 14

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 106
Female 213
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 213
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 55
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 156
From 75 to 84 104
85 and over 37
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD in 2024

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

doctor visit 335
excision 25
eye procedures 239
injections 24
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 46
plastic surgery procedures 58
reconstructive surgery 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 25
tissue transfer 19
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD.

Gender
Female 201
Male 118
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 60
Non-Hispanic White 197
Hispanic 38
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 1
Age
85 and over 39
75 to 84 110
Less than 65 32
65 to 74 138

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 11
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Georgetown University Medical Center (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2012)

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 261 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Horizon Therapeutics plc $52,983 TEPEZZA
$49,289
$3,693
Amgen Inc. $18,735 TEPEZZA
$17,354
$1,381
Genentech, Inc. $6,038 Enspryng
$6,038
ARGENX US, INC. $3,112 VYVGART
$2,777 		VYVGART HYTRULO
$335
H. Lundbeck A S $2,800 VYEPTI
$2,800
Other $8,813 AxoGuard Nerve Cap
$1,500 		ACTHAR
$590 		MAXFACE
$353 		XDEMVY
$277 		NA
$274 		Other
$5,819
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $42,404
Honoraria $30,500
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $7,950
Travel and Lodging $6,170
Food and Beverage $5,341
Other $114

Research Payments

Dr. Andrea Lora Kossler, FACS, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $1,179,631.

Biography

Dr. Andrea Kossler is a physician who specializes in ophthalmic plastic surgery. She is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Kossler completed her residency training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Georgetown University Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida. Her areas of expertise include the following: hemifacial spasm, thyroid problems, and onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic). On average, patients gave Dr. Kossler a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Her distinctions include: Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAAO); ASOPRS Research Award, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS); and Award of Excellence, Aesthetic Surgery Journal. She is conversant in Spanish. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Stanford Medicine Children's Health and Stanford Health Care.

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