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Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH

(Lucia Sobrin, M.D., MPH)

(244 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Professional interests include: retina problems (vitreoretinal diseases)

243 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 573-4279

Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH is an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Office Locations

243 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2024

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Top 25%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

In 2012, Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and eye procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	138
eye procedures	176
injections	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	119
eye procedures	199
injections	63

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	54

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	13
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	171
eye procedures	225
injections	42

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	201
eye procedures	262
injections	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	24
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	229
eye procedures	424
injections	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	264
eye procedures	384
injections	60

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	33
doctor visit	281
eye procedures	507
injections	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	14
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	291
eye procedures	442
injections	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	18
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	33
doctor visit	309
eye procedures	440
injections	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	12
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	353
eye procedures	450
injections	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	16
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	308
eye procedures	431
injections	66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2023 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	304
eye procedures	471
injections	84

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2024 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	258
eye procedures	552
injections	84

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH in 2024

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	248
eye procedures	381
injections	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Female	94
Male	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	109
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	12
75 to 84	35
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	9
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. She completed residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She is certified by the Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

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. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Tufts Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 244 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Research Ltd	$50,996 $50,996
Genentech, Inc.	$13,807 NonCovered Product $7,355	Non-Covered Product $6,415	$38
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,720 Ozempic $2,720
Allergan Inc.	$170 OZURDEX $170
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$90 TEPEZZA $90
Other	$208 EYLEA aflibercept injection $54	Humira $42	Spectralis $30	ILUVIEN $21	$62

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$50,000
Consulting Fee	$8,720
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,415
Travel and Lodging	$1,872
Food and Beverage	$954
Other	$30

Biography

Dr. Lucia Sobrin is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Mass. Eye and Ear, treating rare diseases that affect the middle (uvea) & back (retina) of the eyes.