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Dr. Edward Riegel, MD

Accepting New Patients

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1981)

Professional interests include: cataracts, diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and more.

375 E Main Street Suite 24
Bay Shore, NY 11706

(631) 665-1330

Dr. Edward Riegel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1981 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Edward Riegel, MD is affiliated with SightMD and SIGHT MEDICAL DOCTORS PLLC.

Office Locations

375 E Main Street Suite 24
Bay Shore, NY 11706

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601 SUFFOLK AVENUE
BRENTWOOD, NY 11717

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110 Marcus Boulevard Suite 400
Hauppauge, NY 11788

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Some issues Dr. Edward Riegel, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

gonioscopy

lab tests

tear osmolarity test

In 2023, Dr. Edward Riegel, MD had a list price for gonioscopy, lab tests, and tear osmolarity test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	50
diagnostic imaging	13
eye procedures	2428
lab tests	96
laser treatment	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	141
Hispanic	270
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	85
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	57
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
eye procedures	2383
lab tests	169
laser treatment	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	135
Hispanic	263
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	79
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	59
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
eye procedures	2352
lab tests	114
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	526
Female	928

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	258
Hispanic	494
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	514
From 75 to 84	472
85 and over	172
Less than 65	296

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	59
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
eye procedures	2461
lab tests	139
laser treatment	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	138
Hispanic	241
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	77
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	59
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	51
eye procedures	2273
lab tests	172
laser treatment	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	133
Hispanic	223
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	101
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	60
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	69
excision	20
eye procedures	2112
lab tests	232
laser treatment	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	100
Hispanic	225
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	81
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	55
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129
eye procedures	1866
lab tests	155
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	111
Hispanic	230
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	84
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	55
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	93
eye procedures	801
lab tests	110
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	60
Hispanic	111
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	57
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	52
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	231
eye procedures	1236
lab tests	200
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	76
Hispanic	131
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	89
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	47
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	419
eye procedures	1150
lab tests	202
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	76
Hispanic	129
Asian	21
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	106
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	46
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY during 2023 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	450
eye procedures	1018
lab tests	138
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	72
Hispanic	101
Asian	15
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	89
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	45
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward Riegel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, NY were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	34
diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	231
excision	20
eye procedures	1825
lab tests	157
laser treatment	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	118
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	354
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	219
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	242
85 and over	92
Less than 65	124
65 to 74	271

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Riegel, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	54
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	11
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Edward Riegel, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at St. Vincent's Hospital. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: St. Vincent's Hospital (1985)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward Riegel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SightMD

SIGHT MEDICAL DOCTORS PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edward Riegel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edward Riegel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bay Shore, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,483 RESTASIS $707	LUMIGAN $290	COMBIGAN $201	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $15	$270
AbbVie Inc.	$999 DURYSTA $426	LUMIGAN $311	ALPHAGAN P $161	VUITY $101
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$716 Ilevro $252	Simbrinza $227	Cataract Equipment $123	ORA $79	Centurion $25	Other $11
Shire North American Group Inc	$625 XIIDRA $531	$94
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$352 PROLENSA $250	ZYLET $102
Other	$2,479 CLAREON $284	Durezol $153	VUITY $146	AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $137	RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $131	Other $1,628

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,616
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Edward Riegel is a general ophthalmology specialist in Bay Shore, NY, Brentwood, NY, and Hauppauge, NY. Clinical interests for Dr. Riegel include conjunctivitis (pink eye), macular degeneration, and pterygium. Dr. Riegel is affiliated with SightMD. He attended Mount Sinai School of Medicine and subsequently trained at St. Vincent's Hospital for residency. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He welcomes new patients at his office inBay Shore, NY as reported by SightMD.