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Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD

(122 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Neuro-Ophthalmology

Harvard Medical School (2005)

Professional interests include: intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), optical coherence tomography (OCT)

2452 Watson Court
Palo Alto, CA 94303

(650) 723-6995

Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD is a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neuro-ophthalmology. She graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Stanford Health Care.

Office Locations

2452 Watson Court
Palo Alto, CA 94303

(650) 723-6995

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300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94305

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3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto Vahcs (640)
Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2024

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

ophthalmic imaging

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, 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 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. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
eye procedures	109
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	181
eye procedures	131

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	12
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	207
eye procedures	169

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	13
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	138
eye procedures	98

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	22
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	105
eye procedures	71

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	184
eye procedures	135

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	11
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	190
eye procedures	209

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	276
eye procedures	304

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	190
eye procedures	207

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	12
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	270
eye procedures	261

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	15
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	265
eye procedures	227

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	14
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244
eye procedures	222

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	17
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	219
eye procedures	236

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD in 2024

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA were eye procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	200
eye procedures	183
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	92
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	44
85 and over	10
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2005. She completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (2005)

Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals (2009)

Licensed In: Illinois

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 122 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lundbeck LLC	$3,873 SABRIL $3,873
Biogen, Inc.	$2,505 $2,505
Genentech, Inc.	$1,710 $1,710
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$83 LOTEMAX GEL $83
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$50 TEPEZZA $50
Other	$71 ACTHAR $29	VYZULTA $23	None Specified $19

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$7,715
Food and Beverage	$402
Travel and Lodging	$156
Gift	$19

Research Payments

Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $11,730.

Biography

Dr. Heather Moss is a surgery, neurology (brain & spinal cord disease), and neuro-ophthalmology specialist. Her education and training includes medical school at Harvard Medical School and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. Areas of expertise for Dr. Moss include intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Dr. Moss is rated highly by her patients. Dr. Moss's distinctions include: Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology; Biomedical engineering pre-doctoral fellowship, Whitaker Foundation; and Faculty Teaching Award (resident selected), Stanford Department of Ophthalmology. She is professionally affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Stanford Health Care.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Elspeth Moss, PHD, MD From 2012 - 2024

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