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Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

New York Medical College (1993)

Professional interests include: fundus photography, tonometry, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and more.

110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010

(703) 698-9335

Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD is a retina specialist in Washington, DC specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from New York Medical College in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, MedStar Health, Friendship Ambulatory Surgical Center and Montgomery Surgical Center.

Office Locations

110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010

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5454 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 650
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Some issues Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, 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. Daniel M. Berinstein, 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

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

In 2023, Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

fundus photography

intermediate eye exam

vitrectomy with membrane peel

In 2012, Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD had a list price for fundus photography, intermediate eye exam, and vitrectomy with membrane peel that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. 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. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	384
eye procedures	7761
injections	1076
photocoagulation	15
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	33
doctor visit	324
eye procedures	7671
injections	1008
photocoagulation	17
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	529
Female	802

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1069
Black	71
Hispanic	40
Asian	117
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	515
From 75 to 84	453
85 and over	340
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	296
eye procedures	8107
injections	1125
photocoagulation	26
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	562
Female	778

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1053
Black	80
Hispanic	53
Asian	115
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	455
85 and over	359
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	37
doctor visit	358
eye procedures	9221
injections	1347
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1208
Female	1678

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2286
Black	170
Hispanic	0
Asian	212
Other	112
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1104
From 75 to 84	980
85 and over	758
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	34
doctor visit	281
eye procedures	9245
injections	1224
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	599
Female	871

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1176
Black	77
Hispanic	53
Asian	93
Other	71
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	578
From 75 to 84	509
85 and over	360
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	42
doctor visit	247
eye procedures	9515
injections	1229
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	673
Female	938

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1280
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	112
Other	71
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	623
From 75 to 84	593
85 and over	375
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	299
eye procedures	10382
injections	1472
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	781
Female	1012

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1439
Black	86
Hispanic	67
Asian	110
Other	91
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	639
From 75 to 84	704
85 and over	422
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	32
doctor visit	325
eye procedures	11637
injections	1782
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	730
Female	1026

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1422
Black	81
Hispanic	69
Asian	94
Other	90
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	643
From 75 to 84	688
85 and over	401
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	283
eye procedures	8926
injections	1581
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	661
Female	864

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1245
Black	76
Hispanic	48
Asian	72
Other	84
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	560
From 75 to 84	600
85 and over	345
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	2932
eye procedures	8040
injections	1791
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	771
Female	978

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1396
Black	99
Hispanic	57
Asian	84
Other	113
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	581
From 75 to 84	745
85 and over	395
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	45
doctor visit	616
eye procedures	10153
injections	1862
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	733
Female	961

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1358
Black	93
Hispanic	52
Asian	76
Other	115
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	749
85 and over	363
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	249
eye procedures	10928
injections	2115
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	763
Female	1057

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1459
Black	98
Hispanic	64
Asian	70
Other	129
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	572
From 75 to 84	828
85 and over	402
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD in 2023

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	33
doctor visit	549
eye procedures	9298
injections	1467
photocoagulation	16
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Female	913
Male	667

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	84
Asian / Pacific Islander	96
Non-Hispanic White	1265
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	41
Other	79

**Age**
85 and over	376
75 to 84	608
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	573

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 1993. He completed residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: New York Medical College (1993)

Residency: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Inova Fairfax Hospital

MedStar Health

Friendship Ambulatory Surgical Center

Montgomery Surgical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ThromboGenics, Inc.	$3,005 JETREA $3,005
Allergan Inc.	$826 OZURDEX $826
Genentech USA, Inc.	$413 LUCENTIS $350	VABYSMO $63
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$413 Ilevro $203	Constellation $125	Cataract Equipment $86
AbbVie Inc.	$181 OZURDEX $181
Other	$1,415 CIRRUS HD-OCT $148	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $138	XIIDRA $127	Eylea $126	INVELTYS $125	Other $751

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$2,887
Entertainment	$174
Gift	$148
Education	$45

Research Payments

Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $121,293.

Biography

Dr. Daniel Berinstein's specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Berinstein's areas of expertise include ophthalmic ultrasound, macular hole, and LASIK. He studied medicine at New York Medical College. For his residency, Dr. Berinstein trained at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is professionally affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and Inova Fairfax Hospital.