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Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD

(Dr. Laurie A. Roba, MD)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1988)

1326 Freeport Road Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

(412) 963-0414

Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD is an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1988 and has 38 years of experience.

Office Locations

1326 Freeport Road Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

(412) 963-0414

(412) 963-7066

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

corneal topography

In 2024, Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD had a list price for corneal topography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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 Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

capsulotomy

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye surgery

intermediate eye exam

intraocular lens implant

lens replacement surgery

secondary cataract surgery

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2024, Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, capsulotomy, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye surgery, intermediate eye exam, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, laser surgery, laser treatment, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, secondary cataract surgery, simple cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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 Affordability:

In 2012, Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD had a list price for A-scan, eye tests, fundus photography, ophthalmic biometry, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2012 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72
eye procedures	882
ultrasound (sonogram)	94

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
eye procedures	924
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	120
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	893
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	119
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2015 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1014
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	676

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	890
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	386
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	240
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1006
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	457
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	109
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1072
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	94
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1127
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	88
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
eye procedures	1212
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	545
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	100
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
eye procedures	1134
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	81
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2021 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1267
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
eye procedures	1232
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2023 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1234
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2024 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
eye procedures	1193
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2024

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	32
eye procedures	1091
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	489
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	167
85 and over	73
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	259

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1988. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1988)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.58 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pittsburgh, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,513 XARELTO $918	INVOKANA $595
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$688 JARDIANCE $263	Pradaxa $196	STIOLTO $118	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $110
Allergan Inc.	$644 LUMIGAN $404	COMBIGAN $126	RESTASIS $53	BOTOX $19	$42
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$547 FARXIGA $333	MOVANTIK $119	SYMBICORT $96
Novo Nordisk Inc	$496 Ozempic $298	Victoza $197
Other	$4,304 XIIDRA $285	Tymlos $236	CLAREON $222	Contrave $211	TOUJEO $210	Other $3,140

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,172
Gift	$19

Biography

Dr. Laurie Roba is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). She has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating.

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie Ann Roba, MD From 2012 - 2024

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