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Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Professional interests include: LASIK, cataracts, refractive surgery (vision correction surgery), and more.

14820 N. Del Webb Boulevard
Sun City, AZ 85351

(623) 223-1642

Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD is a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD is affiliated with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center.

Office Locations

Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

14820 N. Del Webb Boulevard
Sun City, AZ 85351

(623) 223-1642

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Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

4800 N. 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016

(602) 598-7646

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4921 E Bell Road Suite 102
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

(480) 892-8400

(480) 654-2868

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Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

5250 E Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85206

(480) 420-1005

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Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

855 S. Dobson Road Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85224

(480) 420-1000

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Some issues Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

corneal lesion excision

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD performed more corneal lesion excision, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

endothelial keratoplasty

By Affordability:

eye tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD performed more anterior segment surgery, and endothelial keratoplasty procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for eye tests 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99
eye procedures	71

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	500
eye procedures	562
lab tests	28
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	313
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	53
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
doctor visit	113
eye procedures	1761
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	22
laser treatment	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	640

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1014
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	148
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	55
doctor visit	197
eye procedures	2031
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	23
laser treatment	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	65
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	58
doctor visit	154
eye procedures	1353
lab tests	70
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	76
laser treatment	58
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	51
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	39
excision	16
eye procedures	1145
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20
laser treatment	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	161

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	40
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	63
diagnostic procedures	11
excision	43
eye procedures	1987
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	39
laser treatment	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43
transplant procedures	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	348

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	11
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	47
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	43
excision	31
eye procedures	1918
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	40
laser treatment	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
transplant procedures	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	310

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	51
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	44
doctor visit	683
excision	42
eye procedures	1124
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	46
laser treatment	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42
transplant procedures	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	285

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	50
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	686
excision	55
eye procedures	1418
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	45
laser treatment	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55
transplant procedures	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	273

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	37
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Sun City, AZ were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	44
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	277
excision	37
eye procedures	1337
lab tests	49
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	38
laser treatment	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37
transplant procedures	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	180

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	392
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	16
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	156
85 and over	49
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	201

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ijeoma Muriel Asota, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sun City, AZ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$647 Cataract Equipment $209	Ilevro $176	LenSx $140	ORA $121
Abbott Laboratories	$626 Optics $263	Medical Optics $123	Healon Viscoelastics $115	$125
Dompe US, Inc.	$551 Oxervate $551
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$421 CEQUA $233	Bromsite $188
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$378 XIIDRA $352	Durezol $26
Other	$1,920 XIIDRA $362	DEXTENZA $226	ACTHAR $216	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $164	RESTASIS $131	Other $821

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,444
Travel and Lodging	$61
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Ijeoma Asota is a medical specialist in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). The average patient rating for Dr. Asota is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Asota include LASIK, cataracts, and cornea problems. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She is professionally affiliated with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center.