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Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Maryland School of Medicine (2001)

150 Purchase Street
Rye, NY 10580

(845) 279-2000

Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD is affiliated with Optum East and OPTUM MEDICAL CARE PC.

Office Locations

150 Purchase Street
Rye, NY 10580

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664 Stoneleigh Avenue
Carmel, NY 10512

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100 S Bedford Road
Mount Kisco, NY 10549

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In The News

“Dr. Bronwyn Elizabeth Sisk, a daughter of Bishop Mark S. Sisk and Mrs. Sisk of New York, was married last evening to Dr. Eric William Fitz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fitz of Bethesda, Md.”—"WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Bronwyn Sisk, Eric Fitz (Published 2002)", New York Times, September 2002

“Dr. Eric Fitz, 29, is a resident in ophthalmology at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.”—"WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Bronwyn Sisk, Eric Fitz (Published 2002)", New York Times, September 2002

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

prophylaxis

retinal detachment prophylaxis

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, eye tests, fundus photography, photocoagulation, photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment, prophylaxis (preventive treatment), and retinal detachment prophylaxis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

retinal photocoagulation

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, retinal photocoagulation, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) 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:

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and eye injection 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. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	46
doctor visit	14
eye procedures	7255
injections	1333
photocoagulation	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	39
eye procedures	7590
injections	1313
photocoagulation	83
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	559
Female	780

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1194
Black	50
Hispanic	59
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	474
85 and over	375
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	77
doctor visit	322
eye procedures	7272
injections	1310
photocoagulation	67
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	77

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	556
Female	774

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1161
Black	54
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	469
85 and over	368
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	62
eye procedures	7437
injections	1369
photocoagulation	91
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1170
Female	1628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2424
Black	114
Hispanic	138
Asian	0
Other	70
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	988
From 75 to 84	936
85 and over	724
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	62
doctor visit	146
eye procedures	6893
injections	1355
photocoagulation	48
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	820

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1213
Black	53
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	488
From 75 to 84	519
85 and over	334
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	54
doctor visit	41
eye procedures	6548
injections	1283
photocoagulation	65
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	773

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1121
Black	58
Hispanic	69
Asian	24
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	463
From 75 to 84	494
85 and over	309
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	55
doctor visit	123
eye procedures	6680
injections	1397
photocoagulation	78
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	577
Female	765

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1141
Black	48
Hispanic	80
Asian	25
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	477
From 75 to 84	509
85 and over	300
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	73
doctor visit	11
eye procedures	6949
injections	1533
photocoagulation	81
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	589
Female	779

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1164
Black	49
Hispanic	74
Asian	22
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	505
85 and over	318
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	33
eye procedures	5311
injections	1320
photocoagulation	41
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	547
Female	697

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1072
Black	39
Hispanic	58
Asian	23
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	433
85 and over	306
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	50
doctor visit	40
eye procedures	6001
injections	1437
photocoagulation	38
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	528
Female	791

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1124
Black	51
Hispanic	62
Asian	26
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	454
From 75 to 84	490
85 and over	327
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	62
doctor visit	88
eye procedures	6241
injections	1552
photocoagulation	55
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	565
Female	770

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1151
Black	46
Hispanic	66
Asian	25
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	455
From 75 to 84	511
85 and over	329
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Rye, NY were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	55
doctor visit	98
eye procedures	6743
injections	1382
photocoagulation	66
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	565
Female	779

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	1160
Hispanic	67
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	42

**Age**
75 to 84	485
85 and over	335
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	466

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	11
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Ophthalmology Resident University of Virginia. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Ophthalmology Resident University of Virginia (2005)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology (2007)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Optum East

OPTUM MEDICAL CARE PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novabay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$16 Avenova $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$16

Biography

Dr. Eric Fitz is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Fitz is affiliated with Optum East. He has an open panel in Rye, NY according to Optum East. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include America s Leading Doctors, Retina Surgery; New York Magazine Best Doctors Award; and Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Fitz, MD From 2012 - 2022

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