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Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

300 20th Avenue N Suite 602
Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 284-5775

Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD is a retina specialist in Nashville, TN specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, St Thomas West & Midtown, Nashville and Centennial Medical Ctr, Nashville, TN.

Office Locations

300 20th Avenue N Suite 602
Nashville, TN 37203

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345 23rd Avenue North Suite 350
Nashville, TN 37203

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5651 Frist Boulevard Suite 318 Tennessee Retina
Hermitage, TN 37076

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Tennessee Retina - Harding 4306 Harding Pike Suite 110
Nashville, TN 37205

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Some issues Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

prophylaxis

retinal detachment prophylaxis

In 2023, Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD had a list price for photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment, prophylaxis (preventive treatment), and retinal detachment prophylaxis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. 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 Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

retinal photocoagulation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for retinal photocoagulation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	332
eye procedures	2909
injections	521
photocoagulation	94
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	794
eye procedures	2919
injections	667
photocoagulation	86
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	541

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	769
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	194
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	42
doctor visit	1562
eye procedures	2390
injections	897
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	120
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	548

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	824
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	201
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	34
doctor visit	1861
eye procedures	2643
injections	951
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	170
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	800
Female	1194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1752
Black	182
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	732
From 75 to 84	628
85 and over	486
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	722
eye procedures	4209
injections	1120
photocoagulation	89
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	433
Female	584

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	882
Black	101
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	243
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	32
doctor visit	748
eye procedures	4259
injections	1117
photocoagulation	51
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	457
Female	573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	893
Black	101
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	230
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	457
eye procedures	4674
injections	1285
photocoagulation	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	435
Female	541

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	855
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	237
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	357
eye procedures	4823
injections	1328
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	442
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	868
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	232
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	627
eye procedures	5077
injections	1567
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	480
Female	573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	930
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	236
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	337
eye procedures	5588
injections	1491
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	492
Female	615

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	998
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	226
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	807
eye procedures	5106
injections	1445
photocoagulation	11
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	514
Female	608

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1020
Black	50
Hispanic	11
Asian	11
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	453
From 75 to 84	429
85 and over	216
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD treated as a retina specialist in Nashville, TN were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	782
eye procedures	4054
injections	1126
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	79
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	576

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	84
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	890
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	336
85 and over	227
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	391

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

St Thomas West & Midtown, Nashville

Centennial Medical Ctr, Nashville, TN

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$493 Constellation $493
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$406 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $147	EYLEA HD $140	Eylea $119
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$351 Constellation $235	VitreoretinalEquipment $116
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.	$66 Spectralis $66
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$64 ILUVIEN $64
Other	$60 VABYSMO $24	EYLEA aflibercept injection $22	LUCENTIS $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,439

Research Payments

Dr. Marcus Joel Solomon, MD has received 10 research payments totaling $107,192.

Biography

Dr. Marcus Solomon is a physician who specializes in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). In Dr. Solomon's practice, he is particularly interested in eye problems. After completing medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago and a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. He is professionally affiliated with Ascension.