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Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease), Optometry (Primary Eye Care) and General Practice

Rush Medical College

Professional interests include: eye problems

5957 Harvey Street Suite 100
Norton Shores, MI 49444

(231) 733-7832

Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD is an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease), optometry (primary eye care) and general practice. He graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health and Associated Retinal Consultants.

Office Locations

5957 Harvey Street Suite 100
Norton Shores, MI 49444

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1179 E Paris Se Suite 205
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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Some issues Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, 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. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Top 10%

By Volume:

injections

In 2023, Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	131
eye procedures	8023
injections	2028
photocoagulation	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI during 2013 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
eye procedures	7293
injections	1628
photocoagulation	55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	601

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	911
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	302
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	30
eye procedures	6690
injections	1321
photocoagulation	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	828
Black	49
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	272
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI during 2015 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	93
eye procedures	6716
injections	1276
photocoagulation	42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	712
Female	1100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1672
Black	90
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	508
From 75 to 84	556
85 and over	576
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	41
eye procedures	6857
injections	1323
photocoagulation	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	527

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	809
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	281
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	29
eye procedures	6132
injections	1167
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	733
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	242
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	17
eye procedures	5997
injections	1128
photocoagulation	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	38
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	244
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	5390
injections	1095

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	621
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	200
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	4079
injections	993

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	21
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	176
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1377
eye procedures	2754
injections	1027

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	145
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1392
eye procedures	2463
injections	955

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	139
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Norton Shores, MI were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	396
eye procedures	5672
injections	1267
photocoagulation	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	708
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	233
85 and over	234
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	226

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD graduated from Rush Medical College. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

Associated Retinal Consultants

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$980 OZURDEX $48	$932
Genentech USA, Inc.	$320 LUCENTIS $320
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$224 Vitreoretinal Equipment $224
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA	$92 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $92
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$76 $76
Other	$46 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $28	JETREA $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,130
Travel and Lodging	$543
Education	$63

Research Payments

Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD has received 39 research payments totaling $111,238.

Biography

Dr. Paul Raphaelian specializes in general practice, ophthalmology (eye disease), and optometry (primary eye care). Dr. Raphaelian's areas of expertise include eye problems. Before performing his residency at Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Raphaelian attended Rush Medical College for medical school. He is professionally affiliated with Trinity Health. According to Trinity Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Norton Shores, MI.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2023

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Varastad Raphaelian, MD From 2012 - 2022

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