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Dr. John Mauro, DO

Accepting New Patients

(68 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, LASIK, cataracts

260 MIDDLE COUNTRY ROAD SUITE 201
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787

(631) 265-8780

Dr. John Mauro, DO is an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. John Mauro, DO is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, SightMD and SIGHT MEDICAL DOCTORS PLLC.

Office Locations

260 MIDDLE COUNTRY ROAD SUITE 201
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787

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423 East 23rd Street New York Harbor Vahcs (630)
New York, NY 10010

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Some issues Dr. John Mauro, DO 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. John Mauro, DO in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

complex cataract surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. John Mauro, DO performed more simple cataract surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for complex cataract surgery 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 Volume:

eye procedures

laser surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. John Mauro, DO performed more eye procedures, laser surgery, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. John Mauro, DO had a list price for anterior segment surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
diagnostic imaging	20
eye procedures	3222
lab tests	140
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
eye procedures	3662
lab tests	92
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	577

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	860
Black	41
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	132
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
diagnostic imaging	13
eye procedures	3843
lab tests	180
laser treatment	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	587

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	870
Black	45
Hispanic	53
Asian	15
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	317
85 and over	109
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	43
eye procedures	4180
lab tests	88
laser treatment	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO.

**Gender**
Male	836
Female	1222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1814
Black	74
Hispanic	98
Asian	42
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	994
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	220
Less than 65	224

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
eye procedures	4565
lab tests	130
laser treatment	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO.

**Gender**
Male	435
Female	673

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	975
Black	51
Hispanic	48
Asian	20
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	556
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	102
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
doctor visit	58
eye procedures	4684
lab tests	138
laser treatment	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO.

**Gender**
Male	481
Female	723

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1068
Black	38
Hispanic	57
Asian	18
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	604
From 75 to 84	386
85 and over	113
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	59
doctor visit	191
eye procedures	4887
lab tests	88
laser treatment	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO.

**Gender**
Male	480
Female	795

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1119
Black	32
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	630
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	125
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	77
doctor visit	186
eye procedures	5181
lab tests	120
laser treatment	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO.

**Gender**
Male	519
Female	810

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1148
Black	43
Hispanic	74
Asian	30
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	618
From 75 to 84	460
85 and over	138
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	59
doctor visit	336
eye procedures	4099
lab tests	91
laser treatment	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO.

**Gender**
Male	509
Female	770

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1110
Black	26
Hispanic	77
Asian	26
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	641
From 75 to 84	435
85 and over	116
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	61
doctor visit	1091
eye procedures	4171
lab tests	82
laser treatment	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO.

**Gender**
Male	580
Female	882

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1287
Black	36
Hispanic	74
Asian	22
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	702
From 75 to 84	512
85 and over	144
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	75
doctor visit	1204
eye procedures	4529
laser treatment	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO.

**Gender**
Male	625
Female	1062

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1499
Black	28
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	780
From 75 to 84	636
85 and over	170
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Mauro, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Mauro, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in SMITHTOWN, NY were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	49
diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	511
eye procedures	4274
lab tests	114
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
laser treatment	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO.

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	736

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	37
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	1068
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	61
Other	25

**Age**
75 to 84	401
85 and over	124
Less than 65	107
65 to 74	581

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Mauro, DO From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. John Mauro, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2004)

Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (2009)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Mauro, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

SightMD

SIGHT MEDICAL DOCTORS PLLC

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. John Mauro, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid and United Healthcare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. John Mauro, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid

United Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Mauro, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 68 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Mauro, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in SMITHTOWN, NY.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-10-01

Dr. Mauro is a Uveitis Specialist and has saved my sight 3x.  He is extremely knowledgeable and the most compassionate doctor I've ever had.  The office is very busy so the wait times can be long but he is worth every minute of waiting.  I can't recommend him highly enough, I am so fortunate to have him as my doc!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,667 RESTASIS $669	LUMIGAN $37	BOTOX $13	$949
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,549 ORA $274	Ilevro $215	Cataract Equipment $123	ReSTOR $122	Durezol $120	Other $694
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,123 CLAREON $466	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $390	ARGOS $150	Centurion $47	Simbrinza $19	Other $51
Abbott Laboratories	$1,045 Optics $534	Non-Covered $115	Medical Optics $102	$293
Shire North American Group Inc	$776 XIIDRA $757	$19
Other	$5,215 TYRVAYA $666	DURYSTA $474	RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $386	BEPREVE $379	DEXTENZA $294	Other $3,015

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,311
Gift	$45
Education	$18

Biography

Dr. John Mauro is a specialist in general ophthalmology. He has indicated that his clinical interests include LASIK, cataract surgery, and cataracts. Dr. Mauro's professional affiliations include SightMD and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Before completing his residency at Nassau University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center, Dr. Mauro attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Mauro is rated highly by his patients. He is an in-network provider for Medicaid and United Healthcare insurance. SightMD reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Smithtown, NY.