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Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD

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Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.

15 MAREBLU SUITE 260
ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656

(949) 753-8880

Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD is an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA specializing in general ophthalmology. Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach, Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo and Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission.

Office Locations

15 MAREBLU SUITE 260
ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656

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Some issues Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

punctal ablation

surgical posterior capsulectomy for secondary cataract

In 2023, Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD performed more punctal ablation, and surgical posterior capsulectomy for secondary cataract procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2023, Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam 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:

diagnostic imaging

ophthalmic ultrasound

By Affordability:

eye exam

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD performed more diagnostic imaging, and ophthalmic ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for eye exam, and visual field test 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. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72
eye procedures	379

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, plastic surgery procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	24
doctor visit	88
eye procedures	673
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
plastic surgery procedures	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	38
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, removal of internal scar tissue, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	18
doctor visit	20
eye procedures	769
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
removal of internal scar tissue	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	44
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	47
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures and removal of internal scar tissue.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
eye procedures	700
plastic surgery procedures	23
removal of internal scar tissue	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	94
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	86
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and removal of internal scar tissue.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	34
doctor visit	70
eye procedures	598
removal of internal scar tissue	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	29
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	37
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and removal of internal scar tissue.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	44
doctor visit	56
eye procedures	925
removal of internal scar tissue	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	43
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	46
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ablation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	64
diagnostic imaging	48
doctor visit	107
eye procedures	1868
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	64
removal of internal scar tissue	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	75
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	82
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and removal of internal scar tissue.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	40
diagnostic imaging	75
doctor visit	194
eye procedures	1696
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	40
removal of internal scar tissue	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	77
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	72
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and removal of internal scar tissue.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	26
diagnostic imaging	79
doctor visit	59
eye procedures	1359
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	26
removal of internal scar tissue	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	45
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	57
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	25
diagnostic imaging	112
doctor visit	192
eye procedures	1624
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
removal of internal scar tissue	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	112

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	66
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	64
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	23
diagnostic imaging	75
doctor visit	293
eye procedures	1493
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	23
removal of internal scar tissue	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	60
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	73
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in ALISO VIEJO, CA were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

ablation	31
diagnostic imaging	66
doctor visit	108
eye procedures	1098
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31
plastic surgery procedures	23
removal of internal scar tissue	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	52
Non-Hispanic White	231
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	24

**Age**
75 to 84	126
85 and over	54
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	137

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Education & Training

She completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Residency: Washington Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission

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. Parastou Abedi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.63 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Parastou Abedi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in ALISO VIEJO, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,407 ARGOS $236	CLAREON $58	Simbrinza $47	Rocklatan $16	$1,050
Allergan Inc.	$774 RESTASIS $309	LUMIGAN $120	COMBIGAN $75	BOTOX $25	$246
Shire North American Group Inc	$395 XIIDRA $386	$9
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$334 Simbrinza $122	Verion $45	Pataday $35	$132
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$297 VYZULTA $184	MIEBO $113
Other	$2,318 TYRVAYA $216	VUITY $183	OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $160	CIRRUS HD-OCT $155	Rhopressa $139	Other $1,466

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,438
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,050
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Parastou Abedi is a specialist in general ophthalmology. Before performing her residency at Washington Hospital Center, Dr. Abedi attended the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Her clinical interests include nystagmus, ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), and eye floater. On average, patients gave her a rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). She can accept United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Abedi is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in ALISO VIEJO, CA.