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Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease), Optometry (Primary Eye Care) and General Practice

701 Olympic Plaza Circle
Tyler, TX 75701

(903) 596-3000

Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease), optometry (primary eye care) and general practice. Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD is affiliated with UTHealth East Texas, EyeCare Associates of East Texas and Eye Care Associates of East Texas.

Office Locations

2440 E 5th Street
Tyler, TX 75701

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UTHealth East Texas

1000 S. Beckham Avenue
Tyler, TX 75701

(903) 597-0351

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UTHealth East Texas

701 Olympic Plaza Circle
Tyler, TX 75701

(903) 596-3000

(903) 596-3006

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD performed more eye procedures, simple cataract surgery, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

epilation for trichiasis

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD performed more epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for ophthalmic ultrasound 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

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD performed more laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), and simple cataract surgery 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. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	161
cyst removal	13
doctor visit	444
excision	13
eye procedures	5789
laser treatment	161
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	963

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	145
doctor visit	509
eye procedures	5267
laser treatment	145
ultrasound (sonogram)	784

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	974
Female	1392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2203
Black	104
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1037
From 75 to 84	979
85 and over	280
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	148
doctor visit	767
eye procedures	5046
laser treatment	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	1114

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	952
Female	1368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2173
Black	91
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1030
From 75 to 84	966
85 and over	268
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	127
doctor visit	170
eye procedures	5258
laser treatment	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	637

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1830
Female	2768

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4268
Black	196
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1910
From 75 to 84	1992
85 and over	582
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	134
doctor visit	52
eye procedures	6012
laser treatment	134
ultrasound (sonogram)	1093

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	945
Female	1373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2174
Black	78
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	966
From 75 to 84	987
85 and over	310
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	145
doctor visit	16
eye procedures	5665
laser treatment	145
ultrasound (sonogram)	830

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	914
Female	1326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2085
Black	87
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	911
From 75 to 84	984
85 and over	295
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	134
eye procedures	5677
laser treatment	134
ultrasound (sonogram)	1038

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	884
Female	1265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2041
Black	58
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	852
From 75 to 84	955
85 and over	312
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	117
doctor visit	28
eye procedures	5730
laser treatment	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	978

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	856
Female	1307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2055
Black	53
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	875
From 75 to 84	947
85 and over	310
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	19
capsulotomy	128
doctor visit	37
eye procedures	4940
incision and drainage	19
laser treatment	128
ultrasound (sonogram)	863

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	751
Female	1177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1836
Black	44
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	800
From 75 to 84	837
85 and over	261
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	111
doctor visit	95
eye procedures	5107
laser treatment	111
ultrasound (sonogram)	811

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	773
Female	1208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1877
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	810
From 75 to 84	856
85 and over	287
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	117
doctor visit	130
eye procedures	5023
laser treatment	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	775

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	786
Female	1194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1874
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	757
From 75 to 84	884
85 and over	319
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	126
doctor visit	128
eye procedures	5060
laser treatment	126
ultrasound (sonogram)	941

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	759
Female	1194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1863
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	733
From 75 to 84	878
85 and over	326
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

abscess drainage	19
capsulotomy	132
cyst removal	13
doctor visit	216
excision	13
eye procedures	5381
incision and drainage	19
laser treatment	132
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	902

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	868
Female	1297

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	70
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	2037
Hispanic	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	938
85 and over	295
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	890

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UTHealth East Texas

EyeCare Associates of East Texas

Eye Care Associates of East Texas

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,074 CataractEquipment $350	Cataract Equipment $309	ORA $170	IOL $111	AcrySof $45	Other $89
Alcon Vision LLC	$147 ARGOS $54	ORA $48	CLAREON $30	AcrySof $16
AbbVie Inc.	$119 DURYSTA $89	LUMIGAN $30
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited	$36 RayOne Aspheric $36
Baxter Healthcare	$21 $21
Other	$46 DEXTENZA $17	LUMIGAN $14	$15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,419
Debt forgiveness	$21
Education	$4

Research Payments

Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD has received 34 research payments totaling $20,895.

Biography

Dr. C. Pennell's specialties are general practice, ophthalmology (eye disease), and optometry (primary eye care). He attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. Dr. Pennell is professionally affiliated with UTHealth East Texas. Dr. Pennell has an open panel in Tyler, TX according to Yext.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis Jeffrey Pennell, MD From 2012 - 2023

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