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Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD

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Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.

1510 S Central Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, CA 91204

(818) 265-2255

Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD is an ophthalmologist in Glendale, CA specializing in general ophthalmology. She graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD is affiliated with Providence, Dignity Health, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center and ALAN M BERG MD INC AND ROBERT E FEINFIELD MD INC.

Office Locations

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center

1510 S Central Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, CA 91204

(818) 265-2255

(818) 507-5027

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Providence

2625 West Alameda Avenue Suite 208
Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 845-3557

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622 W Duarte Road Suite 101
Arcadia, CA 91007

(626) 254-9010

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Some issues Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Glendale, CA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Glendale, CA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	245

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	11
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Glendale, CA during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	660
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	16
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	59
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Glendale, CA during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1456
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	96
Asian	53
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	26
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	3
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	61
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Glendale, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	15
eye procedures	2177
laser treatment	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	139
Asian	64
Other	103
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	41
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	58
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Glendale, CA during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1425
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	104
Asian	0
Other	81
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	27
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	61
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Glendale, CA during 2021 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	857
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	81
Asian	0
Other	65
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	29
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	58
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Glendale, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
eye procedures	519
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD in 2022

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Glendale, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	205
eye procedures	1049
lab tests	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	21
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Glendale, CA were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	136
eye procedures	934
lab tests	31
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	113
Hispanic	65
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	33

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	16
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD From 2015 - 2023

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Dignity Health

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center

ALAN M BERG MD INC AND ROBERT E FEINFIELD MD INC

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. Lilit Minasyan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lilit Minasyan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,127 Rhopressa $619	Rocklatan $508
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$593 OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $422	OMNI Surgical System $171
Alcon Vision LLC	$436 AcrySof $176	Centurion $141	Rocklatan $45	Rhopressa $30	Hydrus Microstent $25	Other $18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$368 XIIDRA $312	Travatan Z $56
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$217 iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $125	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $92
Other	$1,583 ACTIVEFOCUS $125	Healon Viscoelastics $125	Streamline $122	DURYSTA $116	Oxervate $106	Other $990

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,324

Biography

Dr. Lilit Minasyan practices general ophthalmology. She studied medicine at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Minasyan's areas of expertise include nystagmus, ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), and eye floater. She accepts several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. She is professionally affiliated with Providence.