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Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Surgery

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine

4151 Foothill Road Building A & B
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 681-8950

Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and surgery. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Sutter Health and Cottage Health.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

4151 Foothill Road Building A & B
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 681-8950

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In The News

“The outreach project was established by Lender under the supervision of Dr. Mark Silverberg.”—"SBHS Student Focuses Campaign on Early Vision Screening | School Zone | Noozhawk", Noozhawk, July 2018

“Mark Silverberg, M.D., a board-certified ophthalmologist with the Sansum Clinic of Santa Barbara, is the recipient of the Jim Stanley Perpetual Memorial Award from the Lions Sight & Hearing Center...”—"Sansum Clinic's Mark Silverberg Honored for Role in Campaign for Sight | Good for Santa Barbara | Noozhawk", Noozhawk, June 2008

“June 30, 2008 | 6:38 p.m. Mark Silverberg, M.D., a board-certified ophthalmologist with the Sansum Clinic of Santa Barbara, is the recipient of the Jim Stanley Perpetual Memorial Award from the...”—"Sansum Clinic's Mark Silverberg Honored for Role in Campaign for Sight | Good for Santa Barbara - Noozhawk.com", Noozhawk, June 2008

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

punctal plug insertion

By Affordability:

eye muscle recession

eye muscle resection

eye muscle surgery

horizontal rectus recession

horizontal rectus resection

inferior oblique recession

inferior oblique resection

lacrimal surgery

lacrimal procedures

punctal occlusion

punctal plug insertion

strabismus surgery

vertical rectus recession

vertical rectus resection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP performed more punctal plug insertion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for eye muscle recession, eye muscle resection, eye muscle surgery, horizontal (lateral or medial) rectus recession, horizontal (lateral or medial) rectus resection, inferior oblique recession, inferior oblique resection, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, punctal occlusion, punctal plug insertion, strabismus surgery, vertical (inferior or superior) rectus recession, and vertical (inferior or superior) rectus resection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

extraocular surgery

In 2023, Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP had a list price for extraocular surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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:

extraocular surgery

In 2012, Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP performed more extraocular surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	918
eye procedures	1359
foreign body removal	17
injections	32
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	453
minimally invasive procedures	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	902
eye procedures	1850
foreign body removal	18
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	516
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	735
Black	15
Hispanic	104
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	96
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	802
eye procedures	1848
injections	20
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	398
laser treatment	13
minimally invasive procedures	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	751
Black	0
Hispanic	85
Asian	22
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	126
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP in 2014

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	781
eye procedures	1613
injections	26
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	252
minimally invasive procedures	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Male	798
Female	1052

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1548
Black	0
Hispanic	188
Asian	58
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	864
From 75 to 84	572
85 and over	266
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP in 2015

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	851
eye procedures	1498
injections	30
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	219
minimally invasive procedures	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	537

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	751
Black	0
Hispanic	104
Asian	30
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	127
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	765
eye procedures	1189
injections	44
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	234
minimally invasive procedures	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Male	369
Female	511

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	728
Black	0
Hispanic	97
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	116
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP in 2017

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	630
eye procedures	1153
injections	41
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	253
minimally invasive procedures	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	666
Black	0
Hispanic	82
Asian	26
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	88
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP in 2018

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	553
eye procedures	1110
injections	45
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	215
minimally invasive procedures	45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	611
Black	0
Hispanic	88
Asian	25
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	92
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	512
eye procedures	705
injections	41
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	134
minimally invasive procedures	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	539
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	76
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	882
eye procedures	289
injections	50
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	145
minimally invasive procedures	50

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	545
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	78
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	885
eye procedures	393
injections	50
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	229
minimally invasive procedures	50

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	581
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	92
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	771
eye procedures	1182
foreign body removal	17
injections	37
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	277
laser treatment	13
minimally invasive procedures	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP.

**Gender**
Female	475
Male	347

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	677
Hispanic	86
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	22

**Age**
85 and over	105
75 to 84	283
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	378

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He completed residency at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Institute. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine

Residency: Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Institute

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Cottage Health

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. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, AARP, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, MultiPlan, Three Rivers, Medicare Advantage, First Health, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Humana, HealthSmart, Accepted California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) Plans: PPO: Large Group & Small Group, Accepted CenCal Plans: CenCal CareConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO and Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

AARP

Blue Shield of California

Anthem Blue Cross of California

MultiPlan

Three Rivers

Medicare Advantage

First Health

United Healthcare

Aetna Medicare PPO

Humana

HealthSmart

Accepted California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) Plans: PPO: Large Group & Small Group

Accepted CenCal Plans: CenCal CareConnect (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Barbara, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$1,737 BESIVANCE $1,500	VICTUS $114	TRULIGN $68	TRULIGN TORIC $53	PROLENSA $2
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,500 EYSUVIS $1,500
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$687 Eylea $335	EYLEA aflibercept injection $227	EYLEA HD $126
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$615 Simbrinza $151	AcrySof $118	ORA $112	Ilevro $95	Centurion $85	Other $54
Allergan Inc.	$518 RESTASIS $226	LUMIGAN $156	COMBIGAN $91	$44
Other	$3,989 TEPEZZA $352	XIIDRA $309	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $288	VYZULTA $240	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $220	Other $2,581

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,761
Consulting Fee	$3,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150
Education	$80
Entertainment	$36
Other	$19

Research Payments

Dr. Mark L. Silverberg, MD, FAAP has received 2 research payments totaling $9,250.

Biography

Dr. Mark Silverberg is a physician who specializes in surgery and pediatric ophthalmology. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Cottage Health and Sutter Health. He is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Dr. Silverberg's training includes a residency program at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Institute. Patient ratings for Dr. Silverberg average 4.5 stars (out of 5). He can accept AARP, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Silverberg welcomes new patients at his office inSanta Barbara, CA as reported by Sutter Health.