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Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC

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(Dr. Joseph Richard Podhorzer, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Professional interests include: retinal detachment, type 2 diabetes, uveitis, and more.
2025 Kings Highway Second Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11229

Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC is a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York and Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York.

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Office Locations

Mount Sinai Health System

2025 Kings Highway Second Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-2231
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Some issues Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

  • Blockages and narrowing
  • Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
  • Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
  • Kidney artery conditions
  • Aorta artery conditions
  • Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Retinal Detachment Repair

The retina is the small, sensitive area at the back of the eyeball responsible for vision. It captures images and sends them to the brain, much like film in a camera. Due to thinning over time or a genetic predisposition, the retina can detach or pull away from the surrounding tissue. When this happens, blood flow to the retina can be cut off and permanent vision loss can occur. Surgery to reattach the retina, or retinal detachment repair, aligns the retina so it can heal in the correct position.

One procedure used to treat retinal detachment is called pneumatic retinopexy. In this procedure, a small bubble is injected into the eye to hold the retina in place and allow it to reattach. The patient lies face-down for several days after the procedure to help the retina heal. Other procedures make use of lasers or a cryoprobe, a tiny instrument that freezes tissue, to repair tears in the retina and stick it back into place. Sometimes a procedure called scleral buckling is used, where a tiny piece of silicone is attached to the eyeball. This creates an indent that relieves pressure on the retina and allows it to heal in the correct position.

Recovery from retinal detachment repair depends on the type of procedure used. Patients may go home right away, or have to stay in the hospital for a short time. In addition, patients may be instructed to use eye drops or wear an eye patch for a few days. In general, recovering from retinal repair takes one to two weeks. During this time, patients may experience soreness, swelling, or discharge from the eye. As vision stabilizes, patients should not drive a car or travel without checking with their doctor. Taking it easy for a short period of time can make all the difference when it comes to saving one's vision.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 31
doctor visit 75
eye procedures 2630
injections 305
photocoagulation 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 24
doctor visit 130
eye procedures 3005
injections 343
photocoagulation 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Male 126
Female 237
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 285
Black 40
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 124
From 75 to 84 134
85 and over 85
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 64
Dementia 20
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 63
evoked potential test 15
eye procedures 2952
injections 439
photocoagulation 36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Male 130
Female 213
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 270
Black 32
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 122
85 and over 86
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 67
Dementia 17
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 2961
injections 440

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Male 246
Female 408
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 518
Black 64
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 34
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 202
From 75 to 84 256
85 and over 168
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 66
Dementia 19
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 17
doctor visit 16
eye procedures 3076
injections 430
ultrasound (sonogram) 17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Male 131
Female 231
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 286
Black 35
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 147
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 65
Dementia 16
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 23
eye procedures 3109
injections 443

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Male 140
Female 212
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 279
Black 38
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 133
85 and over 76
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 63
Dementia 20
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 14
eye procedures 3145
injections 414
ultrasound (sonogram) 14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Male 131
Female 218
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 266
Black 44
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 133
From 75 to 84 121
85 and over 80
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 63
Dementia 19
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 3525
injections 495
photocoagulation 14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Male 140
Female 245
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 298
Black 45
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 27
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 82
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 64
Dementia 19
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 2059
injections 393

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Male 105
Female 192
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 236
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 62
Dementia 22
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 21
doctor visit 811
eye procedures 1740
injections 490
ultrasound (sonogram) 45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Male 126
Female 199
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 249
Black 43
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 119
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 63
Dementia 20
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 30
doctor visit 901
eye procedures 1640
injections 509
ultrasound (sonogram) 30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Male 123
Female 188
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 231
Black 42
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 69
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 66
Dementia 11
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 28
doctor visit 1033
eye procedures 1673
injections 509
ultrasound (sonogram) 28

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Male 116
Female 164
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 223
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 109
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 64
Dementia 14
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC treated as a retina specialist in Brooklyn, NY were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging 23
doctor visit 381
evoked potential test 15
eye procedures 2626
injections 434
photocoagulation 21
ultrasound (sonogram) 27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC.

Gender
Female 208
Male 126
Ethnicity
Black / African American 36
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 261
Hispanic 1
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 17
Age
85 and over 53
75 to 84 125
Less than 65 10
65 to 74 118

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 58
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 16
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Residency: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System
Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital, Brooklyn, New York
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York

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 R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Fidelis Care, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, Healthfirst Medicare, MagnaCare, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, MetroPlus Health, Elderplan, Medicare, Medicaid, VNSNY Choice Medicare, AETNA - Medicare and AETNA - Commercial.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph R. Podhorzer, MD, PLLC accepts the following insurance providers:

Fidelis Care
Cigna
1199SEIU
Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst Medicare
MagnaCare
Affinity Health Plan
United Healthcare
MetroPlus Health
Elderplan
Medicare
Medicaid
VNSNY Choice Medicare
AETNA - Medicare
AETNA - Commercial

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC $321 VYZULTA
$164 		ALREX
$78 		PROLENSA
$44 		BEPREVE
$36
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. $316 CEQUA
$250 		Bromsite
$66
Allergan Inc. $285 LUMIGAN
$111 		RESTASIS
$105 		ACZONE
$19 		COMBIGAN
$18 		BOTOX
$13 		Other
$18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. $272 Eylea
$137 		EYLEA HD
$135
Alcon Laboratories Inc $219 Pazeo
$90
$129
Other $1,802 ACTHAR
$199 		LOTEMAX GEL
$152 		Travatan Z
$115 		Rocklatan
$113 		TYRVAYA
$106 		Other
$1,117
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,171
Education $45

Biography

Dr. Joseph Podhorzer practices vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Areas of expertise for Dr. Podhorzer include visual evoked potential test, uveitis, and retinitis pigmentosa. He appears to be an in-network provider for Fidelis Care, Elderplan, and Healthfirst, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Podhorzer attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He trained at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers for his residency. Dr. Podhorzer (or staff) speaks Spanish and Russian. He is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Podhorzer has an open panel in Brooklyn, NY according to Mount Sinai Health System.

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