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Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD

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Specializes in: General Ophthalmology
Tulane University School of Medicine (1989)
Professional interests include: LASIK, cataracts, glaucoma
2517 Northeast Kresky Avenue
Chehalis, WA 98532

Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD is affiliated with Providence, Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute and Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute.

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Office Locations

2517 Northeast Kresky Avenue
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-8632
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2606 116th Avenue Ne Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 462-7664
(425) 462-6429
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Some issues Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation
laser surgery
YAG laser capsulotomy

In 2024, Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD performed more extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

A-scan
eye procedures

In 2012, Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD performed more A-scan, and eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 793
eye procedures 2410
laser treatment 793
ultrasound (sonogram) 48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 813
eye procedures 2851
laser treatment 813
ultrasound (sonogram) 53

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 549
Female 868
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1254
Black 17
Hispanic 34
Asian 71
Other 24
Native American 17
Age
From 65 to 74 589
From 75 to 84 578
85 and over 207
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2013

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 25
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 742
eye procedures 3045
laser treatment 742
ultrasound (sonogram) 31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 579
Female 881
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1251
Black 25
Hispanic 37
Asian 91
Other 32
Native American 24
Age
From 65 to 74 669
From 75 to 84 569
85 and over 171
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2014

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 722
eye procedures 3103
laser treatment 722
ultrasound (sonogram) 42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 1100
Female 1772
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2490
Black 50
Hispanic 58
Asian 184
Other 64
Native American 26
Age
From 65 to 74 1338
From 75 to 84 1122
85 and over 306
Less than 65 106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2015

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 23
Dementia 5
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 686
eye procedures 3369
laser treatment 686
ultrasound (sonogram) 50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 571
Female 905
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1293
Black 15
Hispanic 28
Asian 99
Other 30
Native American 11
Age
From 65 to 74 707
From 75 to 84 570
85 and over 151
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2016

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 21
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 719
eye procedures 3352
laser treatment 719
ultrasound (sonogram) 41

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 578
Female 913
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1279
Black 21
Hispanic 26
Asian 109
Other 40
Native American 16
Age
From 65 to 74 726
From 75 to 84 599
85 and over 131
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2017

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 20
Dementia 6
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 632
eye procedures 2772
laser treatment 632
ultrasound (sonogram) 40

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 464
Female 766
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1056
Black 15
Hispanic 15
Asian 93
Other 37
Native American 14
Age
From 65 to 74 581
From 75 to 84 506
85 and over 116
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2018

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 23
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 418
eye procedures 2160
laser treatment 418

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 340
Female 559
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 755
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 67
Other 35
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 445
From 75 to 84 360
85 and over 80
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2019

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 20
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 264
eye procedures 1992
laser treatment 264

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 260
Female 423
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 585
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 37
Other 36
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 361
From 75 to 84 268
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2020

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 2
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 18
Dementia 3
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 257
eye procedures 2181
laser treatment 257

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 294
Female 485
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 662
Black 0
Hispanic 16
Asian 60
Other 28
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 389
From 75 to 84 322
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2021

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 15
Dementia 4
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 250
eye procedures 1983
laser treatment 250

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 300
Female 481
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 669
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 48
Other 41
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 370
From 75 to 84 349
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2022

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 20
Dementia 3
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 241
eye procedures 2332
laser treatment 241

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 313
Female 492
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 694
Black 11
Hispanic 12
Asian 44
Other 44
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 412
From 75 to 84 327
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2023

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 17
Dementia 2
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA during 2024 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 198
eye procedures 2772
laser treatment 198
ultrasound (sonogram) 38

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 312
Female 475
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 648
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 53
Other 53
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 427
From 75 to 84 296
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD in 2024

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 17
Dementia 3
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chehalis, WA were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy 518
eye procedures 2640
laser treatment 518
ultrasound (sonogram) 42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD.

Gender
Male 435
Female 693
Ethnicity
Black / African American 11
Asian / Pacific Islander 73
Non-Hispanic White 972
Native American / Alaskan Native 8
Hispanic 22
Other 35
Age
75 to 84 451
85 and over 89
Less than 65 24
65 to 74 539

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Dementia 4
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Joseph Carey, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. $352 Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System
$183 		Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL
$147 		COMPACT INTUITIV Phacofragmentation System
$23
Abbott Laboratories $46 Optics
$46
Alcon Laboratories Inc $45 Verion
$45
Alcon Vision LLC $40 Hydrus Microstent
$21 		CLAREON
$19
RxSight Inc $26 RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL)
$26
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $483
Honoraria $26

Biography

Dr. Brian Carey, who practices in Bellevue, WA and Chehalis, WA, is a medical specialist in general ophthalmology. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Tulane University, Dr. Carey attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine. He has indicated that his clinical interests include glaucoma, LASIK, and cataracts. His professional affiliations include Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute and Providence.

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