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Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD

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Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

University of Kansas School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: cataracts, foreign bodies, glaucoma, and more.

8241 Rochester Avenue Suite 120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

(310) 275-3937

Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD is an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Office Locations

2211 W Magnolia Boulevard Suite 240
Burbank, CA 91506

(818) 391-1058

(818) 391-1067

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Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

8241 Rochester Avenue Suite 120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

(310) 275-3937

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Some issues Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, nursing home care, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25
eye procedures	563
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	54
nursing home care	168
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	24
Hispanic	134
Asian	34
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	84
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	52
Dementia	35
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, nursing home care, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
eye procedures	628
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	58
nursing home care	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	48
Hispanic	90
Asian	35
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	53
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	51
Dementia	20
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, nursing home care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

evoked potential test	11
eye procedures	679
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	91
nursing home care	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	82
Hispanic	182
Asian	54
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	74
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, nursing home care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
eye procedures	575
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	55
nursing home care	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	93
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	41
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	54
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

evoked potential test	15
eye procedures	760
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	18
Hispanic	76
Asian	22
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	28
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD in 2017

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

evoked potential test	20
eye procedures	799
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	18
Hispanic	74
Asian	24
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	25
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD in 2018

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	49
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

evoked potential test	14
eye procedures	777
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	12
Hispanic	58
Asian	29
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	28
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD in 2019

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

evoked potential test	13
eye procedures	627
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	22
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD in 2020

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	48
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

evoked potential test	15
eye procedures	695
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	24
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD in 2021

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

evoked potential test	21
eye procedures	790
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	76
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	25
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD in 2022

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

evoked potential test	15
eye procedures	726
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	22
Hispanic	74
Asian	30
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD in 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burbank, CA were eye procedures, nursing home care, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	18
evoked potential test	15
eye procedures	692
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	74
nursing home care	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	30
Non-Hispanic White	115
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	87
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	87
85 and over	36
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	120

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at Kresge Eye Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Kresge Eye Institute (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

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. Armin Vishteh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Interplan PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna Medicare PPO and First Choice PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Interplan PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare

Medicaid

Aetna Medicare PPO

First Choice PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$3,108 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $1,707	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $834	Photrexa $341	iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 $205	iStent inject W $22
Allergan Inc.	$982 RESTASIS $100	$882
Abbott Laboratories	$356 Optics $356
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.	$196 TYRVAYA $196
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$134 XIIDRA $134
Other	$829 TEPRO $125	Simbrinza $122	LOTEMAX SM $119	VisuMax $118	Tecnis Symfony IOL $109	Other $237

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,083
Travel and Lodging	$460
Education	$42
Entertainment	$20

Research Payments

Dr. Armin Vishteh, MD has received 15 research payments totaling $92,034.

Biography

Dr. Armin Vishteh is a specialist in general ophthalmology in Burbank, CA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Dr. Vishteh's areas of expertise include the following: eye floater, ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), and graves disease. He usually is in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Kresge Eye Institute. Dr. Vishteh (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and Persian. He is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.