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Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD

(Dr. Husamuddin Ansari, PH.D.)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

195 West Street
Waltham, MA 02451

(781) 487-2200

Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD is an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Office Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital

195 West Street
Waltham, MA 02451

(781) 487-2200

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Massachusetts General Hospital

50 Staniford Street Suite 600
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 367-4800

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Massachusetts General Hospital

61 Lincoln Street Suite 212
Framingham, MA 01702

(508) 875-9787

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD performed more eye procedures, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Volume:

laser surgery

laser trabeculoplasty

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

In 2012, Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD performed more laser surgery, laser trabeculoplasty, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2012 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	79
doctor visit	1427
excision	91
eye procedures	7220
laser treatment	382
ultrasound (sonogram)	212

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	149
doctor visit	999
excision	63
eye procedures	6966
laser treatment	344
ultrasound (sonogram)	206

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	909
Female	1227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2015
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	814
From 75 to 84	825
85 and over	423
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	61
doctor visit	676
excision	22
eye procedures	6080
laser treatment	169
ultrasound (sonogram)	112

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	820
Female	1052

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1743
Black	52
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	776
From 75 to 84	691
85 and over	331
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	14
capsulotomy	101
doctor visit	877
excision	31
eye procedures	6678
laser treatment	203
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	169

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	1830
Female	2320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3804
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	64
Other	96
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1702
From 75 to 84	1592
85 and over	698
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	20
capsulotomy	44
doctor visit	806
excision	40
eye procedures	5742
laser treatment	180
photocoagulation	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	164
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	809
Female	996

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1623
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	40
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	730
From 75 to 84	701
85 and over	305
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	510
excision	23
eye procedures	4736
laser treatment	113
photocoagulation	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	163

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	643
Female	789

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1249
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	48
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	560
From 75 to 84	558
85 and over	246
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	78
doctor visit	429
excision	19
eye procedures	5890
laser treatment	157
ultrasound (sonogram)	170

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	738
Female	901

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1424
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	59
Other	64
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	635
From 75 to 84	636
85 and over	301
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	181
doctor visit	412
eye procedures	5656
laser treatment	238
ultrasound (sonogram)	105

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	692
Female	891

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1370
Black	60
Hispanic	31
Asian	54
Other	68
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	619
From 75 to 84	624
85 and over	282
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	57
doctor visit	278
eye procedures	3942
laser treatment	110
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	707

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1080
Black	41
Hispanic	20
Asian	41
Other	63
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	475
From 75 to 84	516
85 and over	218
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	72
doctor visit	418
excision	12
eye procedures	5379
laser treatment	161
ultrasound (sonogram)	99

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	659
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1289
Black	49
Hispanic	29
Asian	44
Other	80
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	568
From 75 to 84	634
85 and over	248
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	80
doctor visit	409
eye procedures	5193
laser treatment	141
ultrasound (sonogram)	88

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	698
Female	902

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1361
Black	59
Hispanic	38
Asian	60
Other	82
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	587
From 75 to 84	665
85 and over	294
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA during 2023 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	67
doctor visit	402
excision	14
eye procedures	5610
injections	19
laser treatment	136
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	730
Female	962

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1427
Black	59
Hispanic	42
Asian	63
Other	101
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	628
From 75 to 84	708
85 and over	318
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD in 2023

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

ablation	15
capsulotomy	83
doctor visit	636
excision	35
eye procedures	5757
injections	19
laser treatment	194
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	137
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	755
Female	964

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	56
Asian / Pacific Islander	41
Non-Hispanic White	1532
Hispanic	15
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	59

**Age**
75 to 84	679
85 and over	305
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	674

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Wilmer Eye Institute. He is certified by the Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Wilmer Eye Institute

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, MultiPlan, Coventry, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Blue California, Beech Street, Humana, Tufts Health Plan, WellPoint, WellSense, Medicare ACO, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Senior Whole Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare and Maine Community Health Options.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

MultiPlan

Coventry

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Blue California

Beech Street

Humana

Tufts Health Plan

WellPoint

WellSense

Medicare ACO

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Senior Whole Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$17,486 COMBIGAN $2,655	LUMIGAN $2,258	ALPHAGAN P $500	XEN $302	RESTASIS $206	Other $11,565
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$11,397 Simbrinza $7,809	Ilevro $238	Durezol $4	$3,346
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.	$6,759 Kahook Dual Blade $6,557	AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $202
Ivantis, Inc	$5,753 Hydrus $5,703	Hydrus Microstent $50
Allergan, Inc.	$3,031 XEN $2,132	DURYSTA $899
Other	$4,273 DURYSTA $266	Rocklatan $263	OMNI Surgical System $169	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $125	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $124	Other $3,326

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$29,300
Travel and Lodging	$6,705
Food and Beverage	$6,058
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,000
Honoraria	$1,500
Other	$1,135

Research Payments

Dr. Husam Ansari, MD, PhD has received 96 research payments totaling $219,335.

Biography

Dr. Husamuddin Ansari sees patients in Boston, MA, Framingham, MA, and Waltham, MA. His medical specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Ansari is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He can accept WellPoint, MultiPlan, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at Wilmer Eye Institute, Dr. Ansari attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. In addition to English, Dr. Ansari (or staff) speaks Urdu and Hindi.