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Dr. Joel Palko, MD

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Specializes in: Glaucoma

Ohio State University College of Medicine (2019)

1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506

(304) 598-6944

Dr. Joel Palko, MD is an ophthalmologist in Morgantown, WV specializing in glaucoma. This provider graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2019 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Joel Palko, MD is affiliated with WVU Medicine.

Office Locations

1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506

(304) 598-6944

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel Palko, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

glaucoma drainage implant surgery

laser trabeculoplasty

punctal plug insertion

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

eye tests

ophthalmic ultrasound

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within West Virginia, Dr. Joel Palko, MD performed more eye procedures, glaucoma drainage implant surgery, laser trabeculoplasty, punctal plug insertion, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and this provider also had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), eye tests, ophthalmic ultrasound, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and ultrasound corneal pachymetry 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 10%

By Affordability:

visual field test

In 2023, Dr. Joel Palko, MD had a list price for visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within West Virginia. 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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Palko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morgantown, WV during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Palko, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
eye procedures	218
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel Palko, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Palko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morgantown, WV during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Palko, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
doctor visit	295
eye procedures	618
laser treatment	31
photocoagulation	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	24
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel Palko, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Palko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morgantown, WV during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Palko, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	374
eye procedures	771
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	24
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel Palko, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Palko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morgantown, WV during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Palko, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	409
eye procedures	854
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	19
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	29
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel Palko, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Palko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morgantown, WV during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Palko, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	465
eye procedures	910
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	15
laser treatment	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	36
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel Palko, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Palko, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel Palko, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morgantown, WV were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

ablation	12
doctor visit	332
eye procedures	674
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	17
laser treatment	21
photocoagulation	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	183
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	66
85 and over	22
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD From 2019 - 2023

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	14
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Joel Palko, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2019. This provider has a state license in West Virginia.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2019)

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel Palko, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WVU Medicine

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Research Ltd	$1,114 $1,114
Allergan Inc.	$319 XEN $209	$110
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$239 Rhopressa $122	Rocklatan $117
Ivantis, Inc	$160 Hydrus Microstent $139	Hydrus $21
Alcon Vision LLC	$143 Hydrus Microstent $143
Other	$559 AcrySof $140	Healon Viscoelastics $108	STELLARIS $82	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $62	XEN $51	Other $117

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,651
Travel and Lodging	$884

Biography

Dr. Joel Palko is a medical specialist in glaucoma. Dr. Palko is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Palko is professionally affiliated with WVU Medicine.

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Palko, MD From 2019 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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