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Dr. Mario Cruz, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Southern California College of Optometry (2017)

6000 Kanakanak
Dillingham, AK 99576

(907) 842-5201

Dr. Mario Cruz, OD is an optometrist in Dillingham, AK specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 2017 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Mario Cruz, OD is affiliated with HOMER EYECARE LLC.

Office Locations

6000 Kanakanak
Dillingham, AK 99576

(907) 842-5201

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

gonioscopy

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Mario Cruz, OD had a list price for gonioscopy, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Alaska. 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 Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

eye tests

fundus photography

laser eye surgery

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Alaska, Dr. Mario Cruz, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam, eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye tests, fundus photography, laser eye surgery, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery 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

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD.

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Cruz, OD treated as an optometrist in Dillingham, AK during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario Cruz, OD treated during 2018 were hypertension.

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	0
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	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario Cruz, OD treated during 2019 were hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	0
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	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Cruz, OD treated as an optometrist in Dillingham, AK during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
eye procedures	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario Cruz, OD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Cruz, OD treated as an optometrist in Dillingham, AK during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	261
eye procedures	503

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	25
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario Cruz, OD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario Cruz, OD treated as an optometrist in Dillingham, AK during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	373
eye procedures	635
laser treatment	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	29
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario Cruz, OD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mario Cruz, OD treated as an optometrist in Dillingham, AK were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	166
eye procedures	297
laser treatment	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD.

**Gender**
Female	77
Male	69

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	116
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	7
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	7
75 to 84	42
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD From 2017 - 2023

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

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	19
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	2
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	1
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Mario Cruz, OD graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 2017. He has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: Southern California College of Optometry (2017)

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mario Cruz, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HOMER EYECARE LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Dompe US, Inc.	$125 Oxervate $125

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$125

Biography

Dr. Mario Cruz is an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Dillingham, AK. Dr. Cruz obtained a license to practice in Alaska.

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Patient Data

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario Cruz, OD From 2017 - 2023

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