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Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD

(51 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

16311 Ventura Boulevard Suite 750
Encino, CA 91436

(818) 990-3623

Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD is an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD is affiliated with Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley.

Office Locations

16311 Ventura Boulevard Suite 750
Encino, CA 91436

(818) 990-3623

(818) 788-1056

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7230 Medical Center Drive Suite 300 Los Angeles Ca
West Hills, CA 91307

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

eye exam

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD performed more eye procedures, simple cataract surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

laser surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

corneal pachymetry

eye tests

intermediate eye exam

ophthalmic imaging

ophthalmic ultrasound

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD performed more laser surgery, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), eye tests, intermediate eye exam, ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, ophthalmic ultrasound, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, and ultrasound (sonogram) 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. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	195
eye procedures	3530
foreign body removal	15
incision and drainage	12
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	99
laser treatment	68
minor procedures	12
skin surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, lab tests and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
capsulotomy	51
doctor visit	150
eye procedures	3915
incision and drainage	14
lab tests	65
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	84
laser treatment	51
minor procedures	14
skin surgery	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	758
Female	1072

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1704
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	805
From 75 to 84	716
85 and over	256
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
capsulotomy	69
doctor visit	277
eye procedures	3981
incision and drainage	12
lab tests	281
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	75
laser treatment	69
minor procedures	12
skin surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	791
Female	1165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1798
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	50
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	861
From 75 to 84	771
85 and over	281
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	18
capsulotomy	92
doctor visit	256
eye procedures	4622
incision and drainage	18
lab tests	254
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	71
laser treatment	92
minor procedures	18
skin surgery	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1688
Female	2532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3882
Black	0
Hispanic	100
Asian	108
Other	90
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1852
From 75 to 84	1646
85 and over	630
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
capsulotomy	119
doctor visit	254
eye procedures	5082
incision and drainage	14
lab tests	319
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	75
laser treatment	133
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	819
Female	1265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1909
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	51
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	942
From 75 to 84	796
85 and over	306
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	24
capsulotomy	130
doctor visit	286
eye procedures	5129
foreign body removal	17
incision and drainage	24
lab tests	269
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	67
laser treatment	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	857
Female	1283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1931
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	65
Other	67
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	951
From 75 to 84	837
85 and over	308
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
capsulotomy	128
doctor visit	352
eye procedures	5388
incision and drainage	14
lab tests	256
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	80
laser treatment	128
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	928
Female	1442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2133
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	84
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1068
From 75 to 84	943
85 and over	311
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	20
capsulotomy	139
doctor visit	289
eye procedures	5326
incision and drainage	20
lab tests	182
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	66
laser treatment	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	906
Female	1377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2046
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	76
Other	84
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	981
From 75 to 84	928
85 and over	329
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
capsulotomy	127
doctor visit	285
eye procedures	4698
foreign body removal	14
incision and drainage	13
lab tests	184
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	67
laser treatment	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	830
Female	1158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1793
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	61
Other	79
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	848
From 75 to 84	850
85 and over	254
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
capsulotomy	140
doctor visit	346
eye procedures	5328
incision and drainage	14
lab tests	166
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	75
laser treatment	140
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	943
Female	1364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2062
Black	11
Hispanic	59
Asian	79
Other	96
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	975
From 75 to 84	990
85 and over	301
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
capsulotomy	127
doctor visit	285
eye procedures	5657
incision and drainage	14
lab tests	305
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	87
laser treatment	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	917
Female	1374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2035
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	89
Other	96
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	918
From 75 to 84	1017
85 and over	329
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	133
doctor visit	260
eye procedures	5734
lab tests	249
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	81
laser treatment	133
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	945
Female	1403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2076
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	95
Other	103
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	940
From 75 to 84	1064
85 and over	316
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2023

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2024 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	133
doctor visit	252
eye procedures	5923
lab tests	275
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	68
laser treatment	133
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	956
Female	1447

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2142
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	83
Other	98
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	943
From 75 to 84	1078
85 and over	358
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD in 2024

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

abscess drainage	15
capsulotomy	112
doctor visit	268
eye procedures	4947
foreign body removal	15
incision and drainage	15
lab tests	233
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	76
laser treatment	113
minor procedures	14
skin surgery	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	872
Female	1298

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	68
Non-Hispanic White	1962
Hispanic	53
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	66

**Age**
75 to 84	895
85 and over	306
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	929

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	13
Dementia	5

Education & Training

He has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.16 out of 5 stars based on 51 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brad Steven Elkins, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Encino, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$467 NoProduct $113	IOL $40	Durezol $25	Ilevro $22	Pazeo $19	Other $249
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$247 CEQUA $125	XELPROS $54	Bromsite $47	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $22
Shire North American Group Inc	$145 XIIDRA $145
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.	$115 Spectralis $115
Optos, Inc.	$112 scanning laser ophthalmoscope $59	P200TxE $53
Other	$697 XIIDRA $78	Tecnis IOL $50	Ophthalmic surgical adjuncts $37	TRULIGN TORIC $34	IYUZEH $33	Other $464

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,730
Entertainment	$53

Biography

Dr. Brad Elkins specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease) and practices in Encino, CA. Dr. Elkins's average rating from his patients is 4.0 stars (out of 5). Distinctions awarded to Dr. Elkins include: Southern California Super Doctors; Southern California Super Doctors 2008; and Los Angeles Super Doctors.