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Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1988 - 1992)

1750 112th Avenue Ne D-050 Bellevue Wa
Bellevue, WA 98004

(206) 215-3850

Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD is a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD is affiliated with Overlake Medical Center & Clinics.

Office Locations

1750 112th Avenue Ne D-050 Bellevue Wa
Bellevue, WA 98004

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321 Ramsay Way
Kent, WA 98032

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

secondary surgical posterior capsulotomy

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for secondary surgical posterior capsulotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

vitrectomy

In 2024, Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD performed more eye procedures, and vitrectomy (vitreous surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

intravitreal drug injection

In 2012, Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, and intravitreal drug injection 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. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	1120
eye procedures	5205
injections	1521
photocoagulation	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	1510
eye procedures	5325
injections	1747
photocoagulation	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	793
Black	26
Hispanic	18
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	244
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	431
eye procedures	4313
injections	1143
photocoagulation	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	163
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	581
eye procedures	4098
injections	1155
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	634
Female	834

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1296
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	78
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	496
From 75 to 84	524
85 and over	404
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	533
eye procedures	4037
injections	1122
photocoagulation	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	611
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	41
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	191
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	651
eye procedures	4063
injections	1121

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	599
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	37
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	204
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	1064
eye procedures	4811
injections	1341
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	658
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	39
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	193
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	1052
eye procedures	4585
injections	1355
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	650
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	189
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	932
eye procedures	3930
injections	1191
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	577
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	28
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	169
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	1480
eye procedures	4422
injections	1443
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	647
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	36
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	206
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	1140
eye procedures	4068
injections	1254

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	715
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	35
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	217
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
diagnostic imaging	11
doctor visit	826
eye procedures	4038
injections	1177
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	471

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	697
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	39
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	211
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2023

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA during 2024 were eye procedures, injections and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	898
eye procedures	4768
injections	1490

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	517

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	761
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	34
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	216
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD in 2024

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bellevue, WA were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	21
diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	939
eye procedures	4435
injections	1312
photocoagulation	26
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD.

**Gender**
Female	443
Male	314

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	36
Non-Hispanic White	660
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	29

**Age**
85 and over	200
75 to 84	265
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	266

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	10
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles D. Birnbach, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$514 Eylea $237	EYLEA aflibercept injection $179	EYLEA HD $98
Alcon Vision LLC	$255 Constellation $255
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$193 Constellation $193
Genentech, Inc.	$134 Non-Covered Product $102	NonCovered Product $32
Genentech USA, Inc.	$130 LUCENTIS $48	VABYSMO $45	SUSVIMO $18	$18
Other	$193 JETREA $33	Cimerli $24	Izervay $19	$117

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,418

Biography

Dr. Charles Birnbach's specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Birnbach is professionally affiliated with Overlake Medical Center & Clinics. After attending New York University (NYU) School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington.

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