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Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS

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(Dr. Charles N. Soparkar, PH.D)

(529 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

University of Massachusetts Medical School (1990)

Professional interests include: eye cancer, eyelid surgery, lacrimal surgery, and more.

3730 Kirby Drive Suite 900
Houston, TX 77098

(713) 795-0705

Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS is an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in ophthalmic plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist and Plastic Eye Surgery Associates, PLLC.

Office Locations

Houston Methodist

3730 Kirby Drive Suite 900
Houston, TX 77098

(713) 795-0705

(713) 807-0630

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9180 Pinecroft Suite 250
The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Some issues Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“Principal investigator Charles N.S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, spoke with MedPage Today about the study, the severe pain, and the knowledge gap: "We describe a previously unrecognized feature of TED,...”—"Thyroid Eye Disease Complicated by Severe Pain - Thyroid Eye Disease", MedPage Today, September 2020

“Alford and his colleagues, including plastic surgeons Jeffrey Friedman and Michael Klebuc, oculoplastic surgeon Charles Soparkar and oral surgeon Donald Cohen, spent 10 hours during that first...”—"Woman finds new purpose with new face, look", Plainview Herald, July 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

adjacent tissue transfer

conjunctivoplasty

plastic surgery procedures

reconstructive plastic surgery

wound repair

In 2023, Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS performed more adjacent tissue transfer, conjunctivoplasty, plastic surgery procedures, reconstructive plastic surgery, and wound repair (e.g. stitches) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blepharoptosis repair

botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders

eyelid plastic surgery

eyelid surgery

In 2012, Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS performed more blepharoptosis (droopy eyelid) repair, botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders, eyelid plastic surgery, and eyelid surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2012 were plastic surgery procedures, eye procedures, reconstructive surgery and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	336
excision	19
eye procedures	334
injections	137
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	137
plastic surgery procedures	356
reconstructive surgery	213
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
tissue transfer	213
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	95

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, reconstructive surgery and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	285
excision	14
eye procedures	244
injections	95
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	95
plastic surgery procedures	224
reconstructive surgery	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tissue transfer	111
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	35

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	38
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2014 were plastic surgery procedures, eye procedures, reconstructive surgery and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	289
excision	12
eye procedures	208
injections	114
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	114
plastic surgery procedures	266
reconstructive surgery	167
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
tissue transfer	155
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	81

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	44
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2015 were plastic surgery procedures, eye procedures, reconstructive surgery and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	311
excision	17
eye procedures	230
injections	127
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	127
plastic surgery procedures	277
reconstructive surgery	193
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
tissue transfer	193
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	103

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	36
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	376
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	70
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2016 were plastic surgery procedures, eye procedures, reconstructive surgery and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	330
excision	20
eye procedures	216
injections	104
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	104
plastic surgery procedures	293
reconstructive surgery	190
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20
tissue transfer	176
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	107

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	16
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	37
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2017 were plastic surgery procedures, eye procedures, reconstructive surgery and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	359
excision	26
eye procedures	275
foreign body removal	12
injections	87
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	87
plastic surgery procedures	346
reconstructive surgery	234
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26
tissue transfer	234
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	127

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	19
Hispanic	25
Asian	13
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	36
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, reconstructive surgery and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	378
excision	21
eye procedures	277
injections	101
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	101
plastic surgery procedures	275
reconstructive surgery	152
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
tissue transfer	140
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	152

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	20
Hispanic	15
Asian	12
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	34
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2019 were plastic surgery procedures, eye procedures, reconstructive surgery and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	391
excision	21
eye procedures	340
foreign body removal	14
injections	92
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	72
minimally invasive procedures	92
plastic surgery procedures	370
reconstructive surgery	223
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
tissue transfer	210
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	223

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	21
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	38
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2020 were plastic surgery procedures, eye procedures, reconstructive surgery and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	297
excision	20
eye procedures	142
injections	67
minimally invasive procedures	67
plastic surgery procedures	161
reconstructive surgery	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20
tissue transfer	104
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	115

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	28
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2021 were plastic surgery procedures, eye procedures, reconstructive surgery and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	294
excision	12
eye procedures	172
injections	75
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	75
plastic surgery procedures	188
reconstructive surgery	116
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
tissue transfer	116
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	116

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2022 were plastic surgery procedures, eye procedures, reconstructive surgery and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	312
excision	22
eye procedures	176
injections	67
minimally invasive procedures	67
plastic surgery procedures	202
reconstructive surgery	130
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22
tissue transfer	118
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	130

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Houston, TX were plastic surgery procedures, eye procedures, reconstructive surgery and tissue transfer.

doctor visit	325
excision	18
eye procedures	237
foreign body removal	13
injections	96
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	96
plastic surgery procedures	268
reconstructive surgery	167
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
tissue transfer	160
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	116

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	309
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	110
85 and over	29
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	201

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1990. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School (1990)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist

Plastic Eye Surgery Associates, PLLC

Insurance Information

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Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Health, Beech Street, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, HealthSmart, Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Workers' Compensation, Aetna Aexcel, Coventry, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, AARP, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Open Access, MultiPlan PPO, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Blue Choice PPO, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Best Doctors, Health Net PPO, Beech Street PPO, Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA Choice Fund, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, Aetna - Student Health Plans, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO), Aetna - Preventative and Hospital Care 3000, Aetna - Healthy New York HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Medicare Rx Premier (PDP), Aramco Service, Aetna - Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Aexcel Aetna Select, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Select, Aetna - North Shore LIJ Employee Health Plan (CIIPA), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO), Aetna - HMO (Aetna), Aetna - Volunteer Plan, Aetna - Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna - Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Dental PPO/PDN, Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna, Independent Medical Systems PPO (IMS), Aetna Health Network, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access POS II, Aetna - HMO (Open Access), Aetna - Quality Point-of-Service (QPOS), Aetna - Savings Plus of Texas, Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity, Aetna - LM Healthworks, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access HDHP, UMR, Aetna - Savings Plus of Arizona, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 1500, Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna, Aetna - Aexcel PPO, Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Aetna - Illinois Community Network, Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Blue Cross Blue Shield Best Choice PPO, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Behavioral Healthcare Program, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Open Choice (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Open Access Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - New York Certified PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Texas CHIP, Aetna - Better Health Kids Pennsylvania, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Level 3), Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna - Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - MCOA 7500, UnitedHealthOne, Aetna TRS ActiveCare, Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO), Aetna - Affordable Health Choices, Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II, Aetna - Aetna Golden Choice Plan (PPO), Aetna - PCP Referral Plan (TX only), Aetna - Employee Assistance Program, Aetna - Signature Administrators, Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan, Aetna - Choice Plus POS II, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1 & 2), Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 5000, Medicus International, INTERNATIONAL SERVICES: MEDICUS, Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan (CA members only), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Savings Plus of Lake County, OH, Aetna - New York Recommendation of Care PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Value (PPO), BCBS Federal EMPL PPO-TX, IL, OK, NM, MT, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional / Par Plan, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma, Aetna - Texas Voluntary/Informal (Workers' Comp), Aetna - NYC Community Plan, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Aetna Select, Letter of Guarantee, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO, HAS Premier Providers-PPO, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Base (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Choice PPO, Aetna - Better Health, Aetna - Savings Plus of Chicago, IL, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Illinois Managed Choice Network, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund) and Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

First Health

Beech Street

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

HealthSmart

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

Workers' Compensation

Aetna Aexcel

Coventry

Aetna Choice POS

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

AARP

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Medicare Advantage

First Health POS

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Open Access

MultiPlan PPO

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

Blue Choice PPO

Aetna POS

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Best Doctors

Health Net PPO

Beech Street PPO

Aetna US Access

Aetna National Advantage Program

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

CIGNA Network

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA Choice Fund

US Family Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Railroad Medicare

Aetna - Student Health Plans

Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO)

Aetna - Preventative and Hospital Care 3000

Aetna - Healthy New York HMO

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Managed Choice POS

Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna - Medicare Rx Premier (PDP)

Aramco Service

Aetna - Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (EPO)

Aetna - Aexcel Aetna Select

Aetna - HCA Smart Care Select

Aetna - North Shore LIJ Employee Health Plan (CIIPA)

Aetna - HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO)

Aetna - HMO (Aetna)

Aetna - Volunteer Plan

Aetna - Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna - Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Aetna Dental PPO/PDN

Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna

Independent Medical Systems PPO (IMS)

Aetna Health Network

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access POS II

Aetna - HMO (Open Access)

Aetna - Quality Point-of-Service (QPOS)

Aetna - Savings Plus of Texas

Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity

Aetna - LM Healthworks

Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access HDHP

UMR

Aetna - Savings Plus of Arizona

Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 1500

Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna

Aetna - Aexcel PPO

Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)

Aetna - Illinois Community Network

Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS (Open Access)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Best Choice PPO

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO

Aetna - Behavioral Healthcare Program

Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Open Choice (PPO)

Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS

Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund)

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Choice POS

Aetna - Aetna Open Access Managed Choice (POS)

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund)

Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna - New York Certified PPO (Workers' Comp)

Aetna - Elect Choice (EPO)

Aetna - Texas CHIP

Aetna - Better Health Kids Pennsylvania

Aetna - HCA Well Care (Level 3)

Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II

Aetna - Managed Choice (POS)

Aetna - MCOA 7500

UnitedHealthOne

Aetna TRS ActiveCare

Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO)

Aetna - Affordable Health Choices

Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II

Aetna - Aetna Golden Choice Plan (PPO)

Aetna - PCP Referral Plan (TX only)

Aetna - Employee Assistance Program

Aetna - Signature Administrators

Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan

Aetna - Choice Plus POS II

Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1 & 2)

Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 5000

Medicus International

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES: MEDICUS

Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa)

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Elect Choice EPO

Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan (CA members only)

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS

Aetna - Savings Plus of Lake County, OH

Aetna - New York Recommendation of Care PPO (Workers' Comp)

Aetna - HCA Smart Care Value (PPO)

BCBS Federal EMPL PPO-TX, IL, OK, NM, MT

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional / Par Plan

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS (Open Access)

Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma

Aetna - Texas Voluntary/Informal (Workers' Comp)

Aetna - NYC Community Plan

Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Aetna Select

Letter of Guarantee

Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO

HAS Premier Providers-PPO

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna - HCA Smart Care Base (PPO)

Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Choice PPO

Aetna - Better Health

Aetna - Savings Plus of Chicago, IL

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Illinois Managed Choice Network

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 529 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles N. S. Soparkar, MD, PhD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$999 $999
Allergan Inc.	$884 BOTOX COSMETIC $207	KYBELLA $132	OZURDEX $16	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $12	$517
Allergan, Inc.	$380 BOTOX COSMETIC $220	BOTOX $160
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$187 TEPEZZA $187
Merz North America, Inc.	$125 Belotero $61	Asclera $43	Xeomin $21
Other	$83 BOTOX $54	$29

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,611
Education	$47

Biography

Dr. Charles Soparkar is a specialist in ophthalmic plastic surgery. He works in Houston, TX and The Woodlands, TX. His clinical interests include thyroid problems, blepharoplasty, and eye trauma. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Soparkar appears to be in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Soparkar trained at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine for residency. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Soparkar's practice in Houston, TX is open to new patients as reported by Houston Methodist.

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