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Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD

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Specializes in: Uveitis and Ocular Immunology and Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

5185 Peachtree Parkway Suite 350 and 365
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

(404) 777-2020

Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD is an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA specializing in uveitis and ocular immunology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD is affiliated with VA Medical Center, Atlanta, GA/, 2010-2021, LA County Hospital/ Los Angeles, GA, USC Hospital/ Los Anglees, CA, Emory Clinic/ Atlanta, GA and Northside Hospital.

Office Locations

5185 Peachtree Parkway Suite 350 and 365
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

(404) 777-2020

(404) 777-7701

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“It affects men and women of all ages, but women entering menopause are more likely to experience dry eye because of hormonal changes affecting the eye," said Purnima Patel, MD, an ophthalmologist...”—"Menopause and Dry Eye: What Women Need to Know", Kern Valley Sun, May 2025

“"This results in trouble focusing light and seeing clearly," says Dr. Purnima Patel, an ophthalmologist at ORA Vision in Georgia and spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.”—"Everything you need to know about cataracts (and what causes them)", USA Today, March 2025

“"Dry AMD is very common with about 80% of people with AMD having this form," says Dr. Purnima Patel, an ophthalmologist at ORA Vision in Georgia and spokesperson for the American Academy of...”—"Everything you need to know about macular degeneration", USA Today, February 2025

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

eye injection

fundus photography

gonioscopy

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

In 2023, Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD had a list price for eye injection, fundus photography, gonioscopy, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, and intravitreal injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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 Affordability:

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD had a list price for ophthalmic ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
eye procedures	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
eye procedures	160

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	236

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	57

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26
eye procedures	222

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA during 2016 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56
eye procedures	764
injections	152

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	30
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
eye procedures	1432
injections	305

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	37
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50
eye procedures	1446
injections	359

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	38
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	41
eye procedures	1227
injections	300
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	41
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25
eye procedures	754
injections	207

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	38
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	163
eye procedures	552
injections	154

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	27
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	159
eye procedures	581
injections	112

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD treated as an ocular immunologist in Peachtree Corners, GA were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	61
eye procedures	676
injections	227
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	104
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	19
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

VA Medical Center, Atlanta, GA/, 2010-2021

LA County Hospital/ Los Angeles, GA

USC Hospital/ Los Anglees, CA

Emory Clinic/ Atlanta, GA

Northside Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,024 CLAREON $417	Hydrus Microstent $235	PANOPTIX $126	ARGOS $85	Centurion $31	Other $129
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$755 YUTIQ $505	DEXYCU $250
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$700 enVista MX60 IOL $249	STELLARIS ELITE $149	LOTEMAX SM $144	XIPERE $121	PROLENSA $22	Other $14
Genentech USA, Inc.	$428 VABYSMO $388	SUSVIMO $20	$21
AbbVie Inc.	$380 OZURDEX $347	DURYSTA $33
Other	$1,876 Eylea $325	California $149	TEARCARE(TM) (2.2) SYSTEM KIT $148	Rhopressa $146	VERITAS Vision System $134	Other $974

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,032
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$77
Education	$54

Biography

Dr. Purnima Patel's specialties are vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and uveitis and ocular immunology. She practices in Peachtree Corners, GA. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Her training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. Dr. Patel is affiliated with Northside Hospital.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2023

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Purnima Sharad Patel, 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. Purnima Sharad Patel, MD From 2012 - 2022

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