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Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD

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(Dr. Howard Jay Kaplan, MD)

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Professional interests include: vision loss, dry eye syndrome, diplopia (double vision), and more.

94 Pine Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(914) 454-3030

Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD is a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian.

Office Locations

94 Pine Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 454-3030

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

eye exam

eye injection

eye tests

intermediate eye exam

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD had a list price for eye exam, eye injection, eye tests, intermediate eye exam, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, 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 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam 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:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

pars plana vitrectomy

vitrectomy

vitrectomy with membrane peel

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD performed more eye procedures, and intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), vitrectomy (vitreous surgery), and vitrectomy with membrane peel 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. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	146
doctor visit	306
eye procedures	8012
injections	1722
photocoagulation	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	146

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	157
doctor visit	361
eye procedures	8246
injections	1903
photocoagulation	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	157

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	479
Female	745

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1103
Black	58
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	471
85 and over	317
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	123
doctor visit	333
eye procedures	7444
injections	1756
photocoagulation	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	123

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	738

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1116
Black	51
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	473
85 and over	322
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	104
doctor visit	162
eye procedures	6394
injections	1561
photocoagulation	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	104

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	958
Female	1418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2132
Black	118
Hispanic	60
Asian	24
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	768
From 75 to 84	874
85 and over	606
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	65
doctor visit	67
eye procedures	6783
injections	1638
photocoagulation	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	493
Female	698

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1061
Black	55
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	426
85 and over	321
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	65
doctor visit	21
eye procedures	7103
injections	1835
photocoagulation	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	525
Female	721

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1104
Black	63
Hispanic	31
Asian	12
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	448
85 and over	336
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	80
eye procedures	6515
injections	1810
photocoagulation	37
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	677

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1075
Black	64
Hispanic	35
Asian	18
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	438
85 and over	335
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	91
eye procedures	6973
injections	2032
photocoagulation	41
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	91

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	545
Female	696

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1088
Black	69
Hispanic	38
Asian	20
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	459
85 and over	323
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	51
eye procedures	5153
injections	1635
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	430
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	838
Black	41
Hispanic	30
Asian	19
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	346
85 and over	266
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
eye procedures	5100
injections	1563
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	748
Black	34
Hispanic	21
Asian	19
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	228
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
eye procedures	4869
injections	1464
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	756
Black	31
Hispanic	23
Asian	17
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	222
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD treated as a retina specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	86
doctor visit	208
eye procedures	6599
injections	1719
photocoagulation	50
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	86

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	477
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	53
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	1001
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	29
Other	27

**Age**
75 to 84	415
85 and over	297
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	353

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He is certified by the Board Certification: ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Board Certification: Board Certification: ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Insurance Information

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Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare.

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According to our sources, Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$38 XIIDRA $38
Mallinckrodt LLC	$14 ACTHAR $14

**Types of Payments**
Education	$52

Biography

Dr. Howard Kaplan is a medical specialist in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Kaplan's clinical interests include diplopia (double vision), vision loss, and comprehensive ophthalmology. He is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. He is in-network for Medicare insurance. His practice in Poughkeepsie, NY is open to new patients as reported by NewYork-Presbyterian. He is a graduate of New York University (NYU) School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard J. Kaplan, 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. Howard J. Kaplan, MD From 2012 - 2022

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