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Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD

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(334 Ratings)

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

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Professional interests include: foreign body removal, cataract surgery, cornea problems, and more.

77 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013

(212) 966-3901

Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD is a cornea specialist in New York, NY specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and NYEE Ophthalmology Faculty Practice.

Office Locations

77 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013

(212) 966-3901

(212) 966-6295

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Some issues Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

In The News

“Changes in vision can often cause headache or nausea, said Dr. Angie Wen, also at Mount Sinai and specializing in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery.”—"You saw the eclipse - should you see an eye doctor?", CNN, August 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD had a list price for ophthalmic ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	172
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	211

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	44
Hispanic	79
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	20
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	375
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	30
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	26
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2015 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	437
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	66
Hispanic	94
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	42
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	739
ultrasound (sonogram)	87

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	31
Hispanic	43
Asian	33
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	40
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	11
eye procedures	887
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	56
Hispanic	59
Asian	23
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	39
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
eye procedures	1000
laser treatment	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	52
Hispanic	50
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	40
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1080
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	64
Hispanic	62
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	50
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	480
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	59
Hispanic	36
Asian	14
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	19
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
eye procedures	813
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	67
Hispanic	43
Asian	29
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	24
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2022 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	743
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	49
Hispanic	36
Asian	26
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	33
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	18
diagnostic imaging	11
eye procedures	630
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	47
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	127
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	50
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	77
85 and over	30
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed residency at Kresge Eye Institute. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Kresge Eye Institute

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

NYEE Ophthalmology Faculty Practice

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. Angie E. Wen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Oscar

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst Medicaid

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

1199SEIU

Healthfirst Medicare

MetroPlus Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

AETNA - Commercial

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 334 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Angie E. Wen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$231 LUMIGAN $133	OZURDEX $98
Shire North American Group Inc	$196 XIIDRA $46	$150
Alcon Vision LLC	$188 CLAREON $149	iLux $20	Simbrinza $19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$180 Durezol $125	XIIDRA $55
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$129 VYZULTA $49	enVista MX60 IOL $41	XIIDRA $23	MIEBO $16
Other	$1,017 Cataract Equipment $125	TOUJEO $124	Xhance $120	AmnioGraft $116	Kahook Dual Blade $101	Other $431

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,771
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150
Gift	$19

Biography

Dr. Angie Wen's medical specialty is eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). She obtained her medical school training at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and performed her residency at Summa Health System and Kresge Eye Institute. Dr. Wen's areas of expertise include LASIK, cataract surgery, and eye trauma. The average patient rating for Dr. Wen is 4.5 stars (out of 5). She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, and Fidelis Care. She has received distinctions including New York Super Doctors and New York Rising Stars. Dr. Wen (or staff) speaks Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Wen is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. She has an open panel in according to Mount Sinai Health System.