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Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS

(Dr. Melvin Roat, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

1098 W Baltimore Pike Suite 3405
Media, PA 19063

(610) 645-5755

Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS is an ophthalmologist in Media, PA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS is affiliated with Main Line Health.

Office Locations

1098 W Baltimore Pike Suite 3405
Media, PA 19063

(610) 645-5755

(610) 566-1744

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2010 West Chester Pike Suite 310
Havertown, PA 19083

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS performed more ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

epilation for trichiasis

By Affordability:

punctal plug insertion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS performed more epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for extraocular surgery, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, punctal occlusion, and punctal plug insertion 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. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
eye procedures	2321
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	169

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
eye procedures	2484
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	247

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	103
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70
eye procedures	2673
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	319

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	506
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	104
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78
eye procedures	2868
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	304

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1054
Black	168
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	560
From 75 to 84	400
85 and over	236
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
eye procedures	2816
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	277

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	593
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	128
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82
eye procedures	3127
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	318

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	132
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
eye procedures	2940
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	271

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	107
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	165
eye procedures	2872
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	235

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	625
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	110
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	268
eye procedures	1924
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	141

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	94
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1813
eye procedures	829
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	213

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	89
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2022 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1829
eye procedures	783
ultrasound (sonogram)	228

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	89
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1987
eye procedures	769
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	204

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	463

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	104
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

doctor visit	551
eye procedures	2200
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	243

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Female	436
Male	247

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	73
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	569
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	217
85 and over	108
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	315

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Main Line Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$19,696 NON-PRODUCT $13,141	$6,555
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$1,000 $1,000
TearLab Corp	$126 TearLab Osmolarity System $126
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$106 UltraSert $106
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$106 $106
Other	$333 Oxervate $105	RESTASIS $102	AmnioGuard $89	XIIDRA $38

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$20,297
Food and Beverage	$818
Travel and Lodging	$200
Education	$52

Biography

Dr. Melvin Roat is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, Dr. Roat attended the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine for medical school. Dr. Roat is professionally affiliated with Main Line Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2013

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2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin I. Roat, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2023

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