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Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD

Accepting New Patients

(237 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1981)

1548 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 556-0218

Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD is an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1981 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health and UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL.

Office Locations

1548 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 556-0218

(843) 571-6431

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	503
eye procedures	931
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	400
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	62
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	49
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	585
eye procedures	720
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	365
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	61
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	53
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	492
eye procedures	714

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	518
Female	772

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	734
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	634
From 75 to 84	410
85 and over	112
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	52
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	381
eye procedures	739

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	331
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	49
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	49
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	381
eye procedures	675

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	329
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	55
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	52
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	582
eye procedures	517

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	337
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	46
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	51
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	429
eye procedures	477
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	302
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	48
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	49
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
eye procedures	190

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	16
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	572
eye procedures	292

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	168
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	38
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	971
eye procedures	600

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	251
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	53
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	879
eye procedures	575

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	207
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	64
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	543
eye procedures	584
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	311
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	307
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	203
85 and over	54
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	328

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	11
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1981. She has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1981)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL

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. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Aetna (Open Choice)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Managed Choice)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

First Choice Next

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 237 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charleston, SC.

4.6

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$383 LUMIGAN $206	COMBIGAN $131	RESTASIS $35	$10
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$249 Rhopressa $138	Rocklatan $112
Shire North American Group Inc	$173 XIIDRA $173
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$154 XIIDRA $124	Travatan Z $16	Simbrinza $14
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$114 BESIVANCE $114
Other	$185 VYZULTA $83	VEVYE $28	AmnioGuard $21	BESIVANCE $20	OZURDEX $18	Other $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,182
Education	$75

Biography

Dr. Karen Ullian is a Charleston, SC physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). She is affiliated with MUSC Health. Dr. Ullian attended medical school at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Ullian is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ullian can take several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network. Her practice in is open to new patients as reported by MUSC Health.