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Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD

(Dr. Howard S. Lazarus, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Northeast Ohio Medical University (1986)

519 State Street
New Albany, IN 47150

(812) 948-0616

Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD is a retina specialist in New Albany, IN specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD is affiliated with JOHN KENYON AMERICAN EYE INSTITUTE, LLC and EYE CENTERS OF LOUISVILLE, PSC.

Office Locations

519 State Street
New Albany, IN 47150

(812) 948-0616

(812) 949-3447

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Volume:

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

laser eye surgery

laser surgery

laser treatment

pars plana vitrectomy

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Indiana, Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD performed more YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for laser eye surgery, laser surgery, laser treatment, and pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) 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 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

vitrectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Indiana, Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for vitrectomy (vitreous surgery) 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 Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	85
eye procedures	6271
injections	1097
laser treatment	23
photocoagulation	94
phototherapy (light therapy)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	32
diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	106
eye procedures	5889
injections	966
laser treatment	32
photocoagulation	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	611

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	967
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	369
From 75 to 84	343
85 and over	215
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	43
eye procedures	5592
injections	927
photocoagulation	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	448
Female	605

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	992
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	216
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	49
eye procedures	5379
injections	936
laser treatment	18
photocoagulation	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	842
Female	1148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1872
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	778
From 75 to 84	654
85 and over	386
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	63
eye procedures	5631
injections	882
laser treatment	23
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	435
Female	635

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1004
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	413
From 75 to 84	372
85 and over	198
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	51
eye procedures	5615
injections	983
laser treatment	41
photocoagulation	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	448
Female	614

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	984
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	180
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	32
eye procedures	5552
injections	1041
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	607

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	933
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	352
85 and over	178
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2019 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
eye procedures	5623
injections	1061
photocoagulation	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	559

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	903
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	331
85 and over	183
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	27
eye procedures	4881
injections	1069
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	799
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	166
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	272
eye procedures	4963
injections	1144

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	824
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	177
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	1308
eye procedures	3762
injections	1102
laser treatment	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	477

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	800
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	162
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	1408
eye procedures	3134
injections	1006
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	19

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	708
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	160
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN during 2024 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	1023
eye procedures	3537
injections	1002
laser treatment	17

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	699
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	165
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD treated as a retina specialist in New Albany, IN were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	20
diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	346
eye procedures	5063
injections	1016
laser treatment	22
photocoagulation	44
phototherapy (light therapy)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Female	547
Male	394

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	883
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	183
75 to 84	332
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	361

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1986. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (1986)

Licensed In: Kentucky

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$13,050 OZURDEX $11,202	LUMIGAN $126	RESTASIS $103	BOTOX $8	$1,611
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,215 BEOVU $1,084	XIIDRA $24	$107
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$575 Eylea $312	EYLEA HD $199	EYLEA aflibercept injection $52	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $11
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$273 ILUVIEN $273
Genentech USA, Inc.	$270 LUCENTIS $218	VABYSMO $35	$17
Other	$1,753 JETREA $258	Optics $229	Associate 2500 $132	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $101	SYFOVRE $97	Other $937

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$7,500
Food and Beverage	$5,596
Travel and Lodging	$3,892
Education	$147

Research Payments

Dr. Howard Steven Lazarus, MD has received 324 research payments totaling $1,494,522.

Biography

Dr. Howard Lazarus specializes in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and practices in New Albany, IN. Dr. Lazarus has obtained a license to practice in Indiana.

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