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Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

71 W 156th Street Suite 400
Harvey, IL 60426

(708) 596-8710

Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD is a retina specialist in Harvey, IL specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.

Office Locations

The University of Chicago Medicine

1 Ingalls Drive
Harvey, IL 60426

1-855-826-3878

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71 W 156th Street Suite 400
Harvey, IL 60426

(708) 596-8710

(708) 596-9820

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, 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

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, eye tests, fundus photography, 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 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:

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

eye exam

intermediate eye exam

photocoagulation

retinal photocoagulation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for eye exam, intermediate eye exam, photocoagulation, and retinal photocoagulation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye injection

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye injection, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, and photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment 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

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	56
doctor visit	2988
eye procedures	4329
injections	1442
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	65
doctor visit	3297
eye procedures	4453
injections	1453
laser treatment	16
photocoagulation	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	687
Female	967

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1356
Black	139
Hispanic	131
Asian	17
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	550
From 75 to 84	555
85 and over	410
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	55
doctor visit	3330
eye procedures	4575
injections	1476
photocoagulation	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	639
Female	919

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1277
Black	115
Hispanic	135
Asian	18
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	545
From 75 to 84	500
85 and over	378
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	58
doctor visit	3135
eye procedures	5056
injections	1522
photocoagulation	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1226
Female	1776

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2520
Black	202
Hispanic	232
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1080
From 75 to 84	956
85 and over	726
Less than 65	240

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	68
doctor visit	2915
eye procedures	6306
injections	1880
photocoagulation	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	612
Female	909

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1268
Black	98
Hispanic	124
Asian	18
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	543
From 75 to 84	508
85 and over	360
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	64
doctor visit	2671
eye procedures	6451
injections	1976
photocoagulation	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	606
Female	892

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1234
Black	101
Hispanic	123
Asian	24
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	509
From 75 to 84	501
85 and over	358
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	57
doctor visit	2428
eye procedures	7003
injections	2059
photocoagulation	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	617
Female	954

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1305
Black	91
Hispanic	130
Asian	21
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	539
From 75 to 84	555
85 and over	372
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	78
doctor visit	2200
eye procedures	7522
injections	2366
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	591
Female	902

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1244
Black	91
Hispanic	112
Asian	21
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	520
85 and over	367
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	58
doctor visit	1751
eye procedures	6409
injections	2147
photocoagulation	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	530
Female	779

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1086
Black	76
Hispanic	107
Asian	14
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	444
85 and over	326
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	83
doctor visit	1048
eye procedures	8240
injections	2394
photocoagulation	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	894

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1217
Black	109
Hispanic	105
Asian	23
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	512
From 75 to 84	511
85 and over	369
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	46
doctor visit	393
eye procedures	8914
injections	2436
photocoagulation	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	579
Female	864

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1158
Black	118
Hispanic	106
Asian	23
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	497
From 75 to 84	503
85 and over	352
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	60
doctor visit	333
eye procedures	8612
injections	2170
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	60

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	595
Female	850

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1173
Black	106
Hispanic	100
Asian	28
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	518
85 and over	349
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD treated as a retina specialist in Harvey, IL were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	62
doctor visit	2207
eye procedures	6489
injections	1943
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	38
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

**Gender**
Female	892
Male	606

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	103
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	1236
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	117
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	505
85 and over	363
Less than 65	110
65 to 74	518

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He is certified by the Board Certification: Depression and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Board Certification: Board Certification: Depression

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Chicago Medicine

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. Joseph M. Civantos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Aetna POS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Aetna POS

Medicare Advantage

Medicare

Humana

PHCS PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United W500 Emergent Wrap

Aetna Better Health *see insurance page

United Options (PPO)

CountyCare *see insurance page

BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)

United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)

University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)

United Choice HMO (specialists only)

BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)

Aetna HMO (specialists only)

United Choice Plus POS/PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
US Retina LLC	$4,923 $4,923
Genentech, Inc.	$1,233 LUCENTIS $1,233
Genentech USA, Inc.	$802 LUCENTIS $646	VABYSMO $47	SUSVIMO $19	$90
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$426 Eylea $274	EYLEA HD $66	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $52	EYLEA aflibercept injection $35
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$229 $229
Other	$508 Constellation $125	EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $87	Cimerli $74	OZURDEX $50	ILUVIEN $43	Other $128

**Types of Payments**
Acquisitions	$3,326
Food and Beverage	$1,736
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$1,597
Travel and Lodging	$1,231
Education	$232

Research Payments

Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD has received 71 research payments totaling $579,339.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Joseph M. Civantos, MD.

US Retina LLC	2023	$6,276.97	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Interest
US Retina LLC	2022	$5,000.23	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2020	$5,000.23	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2017	$5,000.23	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$5,000.23	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$5,000.23	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$5,000.23	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$5,000.23	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. Joseph Civantos practices vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. After attending Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Civantos seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers.