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Dr. Joseph Pham, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

3602 S 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 759-5555

Dr. Joseph Pham, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease).

Office Locations

3602 S 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 759-5555

(253) 830-5420

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD in 2024

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye tests

ophthalmic imaging

In 2024, Dr. Joseph Pham, MD had a list price for eye tests, and ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington. 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:

eye procedures

laser eye surgery

laser trabeculoplasty

SCODI of the posterior segment

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

eye exam

gonioscopy

ophthalmic ultrasound

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

ultrasound

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Joseph Pham, MD performed more eye procedures, laser eye surgery, laser trabeculoplasty, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye exam, gonioscopy, ophthalmic ultrasound, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), ultrasound (sonogram), and visual field test 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 Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2012 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	3724
eye procedures	2815
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
laser treatment	182
ultrasound (sonogram)	101
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	76
doctor visit	3554
eye procedures	3317
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31
laser treatment	164
ultrasound (sonogram)	107
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	933

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1103
Black	119
Hispanic	0
Asian	173
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	499
From 75 to 84	543
85 and over	347
Less than 65	82

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	92
doctor visit	3548
excision	19
eye procedures	3574
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	27
laser treatment	184
ultrasound (sonogram)	130

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	572
Female	959

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1167
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	173
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	592
85 and over	381
Less than 65	64

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	84
doctor visit	3554
excision	25
eye procedures	4079
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34
laser treatment	219
ultrasound (sonogram)	145

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1150
Female	1980

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2400
Black	228
Hispanic	0
Asian	336
Other	88
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1036
From 75 to 84	1182
85 and over	786
Less than 65	126

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

ablation	33
capsulotomy	77
doctor visit	3490
excision	34
eye procedures	4186
laser treatment	233
photocoagulation	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	162
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	583
Female	919

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1138
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	165
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	505
From 75 to 84	570
85 and over	361
Less than 65	66

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

ablation	56
capsulotomy	62
doctor visit	3156
eye procedures	4098
laser treatment	229
photocoagulation	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	129
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	558
Female	949

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1129
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	170
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	475
From 75 to 84	589
85 and over	373
Less than 65	70

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

ablation	38
capsulotomy	55
doctor visit	3224
eye procedures	4088
laser treatment	165
photocoagulation	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	121

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	515
Female	879

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1059
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	147
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	538
85 and over	372
Less than 65	59

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

ablation	16
capsulotomy	50
doctor visit	3352
eye procedures	3737
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14
laser treatment	117
photocoagulation	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	98

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	495
Female	853

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1023
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	142
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	524
85 and over	359
Less than 65	41

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	2788
eye procedures	3063
laser treatment	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	431
Female	776

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	950
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	96
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	466
85 and over	328
Less than 65	39

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	38
doctor visit	3278
eye procedures	2844
laser treatment	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	123

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	752

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	963
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	79
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	495
85 and over	312
Less than 65	33

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

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

ablation	14
capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	2885
eye procedures	2872
laser treatment	82
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	87
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	443
Female	696

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	906
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	73
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	472
85 and over	311
Less than 65	27

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2023 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	32
doctor visit	1266
eye procedures	4003
laser treatment	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	629

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	822
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	63
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	430
85 and over	287
Less than 65	20

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA during 2024 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	1796
eye procedures	3055
laser treatment	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	728
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	59
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	400
85 and over	264
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD in 2024

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Pham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

ablation	31
capsulotomy	58
doctor visit	3047
excision	26
eye procedures	3517
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29
laser treatment	149
photocoagulation	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	107
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD.

**Gender**
Female	837
Male	498

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	98
Asian / Pacific Islander	128
Non-Hispanic White	1029
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	41

**Age**
75 to 84	523
85 and over	344
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	418

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

He has a state license in Washington.

Licensed In: Washington

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Pham, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Pham, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tacoma, WA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$7,866 XEN $1,150	LUMIGAN $547	RESTASIS $243	COMBIGAN $31	ALPHAGAN P $26	Other $5,869
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$2,905 iStent Infinite $452	iDose $440	iStent inject W $390	iAccess Precision Blade $323	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $318	Other $982
Abbott Laboratories	$1,893 Healon Viscoelastics $894	Optics $632	Medical Optics $260	$107
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,854 CataractEquipment $358	Ilevro $255	Pazeo $145	Cataract Equipment $107	Luxor $51	Other $938
AbbVie Inc.	$986 LUMIGAN $477	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $266	DURYSTA $243
Other	$4,649 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $246	Tecnis IOL $239	XEN $224	Healon Viscoelastics $195	VYZULTA $159	Other $3,585

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15,212
Consulting Fee	$3,500
Travel and Lodging	$1,442

Biography

Dr. Joseph Pham, who practices in Tacoma, WA, is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Pham has obtained a license to practice in Washington.

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

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

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Pham, MD From 2012 - 2024

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