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Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD

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(Dr. Joel Abrahm Pearlman, PH.D)

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Baylor College of Medicine

3939 J Street Suite 106
Sacramento, CA 95819

(916) 454-6191

Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD is a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD is affiliated with Retinal Consultants Medical Group, Dignity Health, Sutter Health, Central Valley Medical Group and Mercy General Hospital Mercy San Juan Medical Center.

Office Locations

Retinal Consultants Medical Group

1870 Lassen Boulevard Suite B
Yuba City, CA 95993

(530) 923-7973

(530) 923-7964

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Retinal Consultants Medical Group

3 Parkcenter Drive Suite 100, Retinal Consultants Medical Group
Sacramento, CA 95825

(916) 454-4861

(916) 454-3603

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Retinal Consultants Medical Group

3185 M Street Suite 220
Merced, CA 95348

(209) 227-6770

(209) 227-6744

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Central Valley Medical Group

3555 Deer Park Street Suite 180
Stockton, CA 95219

(209) 938-0496

(209) 951-5231

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3939 J Street Suite 106
Sacramento, CA 95819

(916) 454-6191

(916) 454-1036

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Central Valley Medical Group

4712 Stoddard Road Suite 180
Modesto, CA 95356

(209) 549-8443

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Sutter Health

5775 Greenback Lane
Sacramento, CA 95841

(916) 339-3655

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In The News

“Endothelin antagonists are "potent hypotensive agents," said Joel Pearlman, MD, PhD, of Retinal Consultants Medical Group in Sacramento, California. "”—"Anti-Endothelin Devices Show Promise in Diabetic Eye Disease", MedPage Today, August 2025

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

In 2023, Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD performed more intravitreal drug injection, and vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy

retinal photocoagulation

In 2012, Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD performed more retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, and retinal photocoagulation procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
diagnostic imaging	118
doctor visit	1689
eye procedures	10483
injections	2154
laser treatment	24
photocoagulation	181
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	118

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
diagnostic imaging	129
doctor visit	1083
eye procedures	10839
injections	2225
laser treatment	16
photocoagulation	204
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	129

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	946
Female	1235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1760
Black	0
Hispanic	216
Asian	106
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	743
From 75 to 84	718
85 and over	526
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
diagnostic imaging	101
doctor visit	1203
eye procedures	10563
injections	2222
laser treatment	22
photocoagulation	161
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	101

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	922
Female	1256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1754
Black	43
Hispanic	209
Asian	115
Other	43
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	758
From 75 to 84	730
85 and over	507
Less than 65	183

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	84
doctor visit	629
eye procedures	10658
injections	2043
laser treatment	31
photocoagulation	170
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	84

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	1816
Female	2350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3326
Black	86
Hispanic	418
Asian	216
Other	90
Native American	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1524
From 75 to 84	1354
85 and over	942
Less than 65	346

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
diagnostic imaging	76
doctor visit	252
eye procedures	10569
injections	1978
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	128
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	76

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	855
Female	1145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1558
Black	50
Hispanic	222
Asian	109
Other	46
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	733
From 75 to 84	638
85 and over	455
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	75
doctor visit	154
eye procedures	10868
injections	2040
laser treatment	22
photocoagulation	131
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	811
Female	1012

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1389
Black	55
Hispanic	212
Asian	104
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	681
From 75 to 84	556
85 and over	413
Less than 65	173

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	93
doctor visit	107
eye procedures	10262
injections	1826
laser treatment	25
photocoagulation	128
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	93

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	830
Female	1022

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1361
Black	53
Hispanic	250
Asian	131
Other	45
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	696
From 75 to 84	597
85 and over	388
Less than 65	171

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	94
doctor visit	376
eye procedures	10588
injections	1901
laser treatment	32
photocoagulation	100
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	94

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	871
Female	1046

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1371
Black	57
Hispanic	281
Asian	144
Other	53
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	727
From 75 to 84	632
85 and over	370
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	43
doctor visit	228
eye procedures	8447
injections	1796
photocoagulation	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	733
Female	903

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1178
Black	49
Hispanic	242
Asian	113
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	632
From 75 to 84	537
85 and over	319
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	85
doctor visit	1135
eye procedures	7954
injections	1958
photocoagulation	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	701
Female	955

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1199
Black	53
Hispanic	230
Asian	111
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	623
From 75 to 84	562
85 and over	322
Less than 65	149

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	61
doctor visit	976
eye procedures	8285
injections	2137
photocoagulation	51
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	735
Female	961

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1218
Black	38
Hispanic	251
Asian	120
Other	56
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	637
From 75 to 84	582
85 and over	332
Less than 65	145

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated as a retina specialist in Yuba City, CA were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

aspiration	21
diagnostic imaging	87
doctor visit	712
eye procedures	9956
injections	2025
laser treatment	23
photocoagulation	120
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Female	1080
Male	838

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	115
Non-Hispanic White	1464
Native American / Alaskan Native	8
Hispanic	230
Other	34

**Age**
85 and over	415
75 to 84	627
Less than 65	170
65 to 74	704

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Ophthalmology - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Ophthalmology - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Retinal Consultants Medical Group

Dignity Health

Sutter Health

Central Valley Medical Group

Mercy General Hospital Mercy San Juan Medical Center

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. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, WellCare, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO) and Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Blue Shield of California

WellCare

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Yuba City, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$3,690 LUCENTIS $3,163	VABYSMO $509	SUSVIMO $18
Allergan Inc.	$3,689 OZURDEX $3,453	$236
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH	$2,546 $2,546
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,821 Vitreoretinal Equipment $1,577	Constellation $244
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,260 Constellation $280	$980
Other	$4,811 CIRRUS HD-OCT $840	CLARUS $650	LUCENTIS $306	Non-Covered Product $264	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $232	Other $2,520

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,440
Consulting Fee	$5,470
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,016
Long term medical supply or device loan	$840
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$650
Other	$402

Research Payments

Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD PhD has received 760 research payments totaling $6,806,980.

Biography

Dr. Joel Pearlman's area of specialization is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Pearlman appears to be in-network for Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Pearlman attended Baylor College of Medicine for medical school. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Retinal Consultants Medical Group, Dignity Health, and Sutter Health. According to Central Valley Medical Group, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Modesto, CA.