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Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Indiana University School of Optometry (2018)

900 Edwards Drive
Plainfield, IN 46168

(317) 839-2368

Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD is an optometrist in Columbia, SC specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry in 2018 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD is affiliated with PLAINFIELD EYE CARE PC.

Office Locations

6439 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC 29209

(803) 776-4000

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900 Edwards Drive
Plainfield, IN 46168

(317) 839-2368

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

ophthalmic ultrasound

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), ophthalmic ultrasound, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. 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:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

By Affordability:

eye tests

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam, and eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for eye tests 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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34
eye procedures	54

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	178
eye procedures	375
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	255
eye procedures	633
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2022 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244
eye procedures	549
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2023 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	264
eye procedures	593
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	195
eye procedures	440
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	299
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	99
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	187

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry in 2018. She has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Optometry (2018)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

PLAINFIELD EYE CARE PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$458 Acuvue $401	$56
Alcon Vision LLC	$288 Precision 1 $138	TOTAL30 $43	DAILIES $37	iLux $34	DAILIES TOTAL1 $16	Other $21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$205 Travatan Z $105	XIIDRA $101
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$118 Rocklatan $118
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$115 MIEBO $49	Infuse $28	XIIDRA $23	ALDEN SCLERAL ZENLENS $16
Other	$698 Oxervate $97	DAILIES $95	TEPEZZA $78	VUITY $54	TYRVAYA $40	Other $333

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,883

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Muessel, OD From 2019 - 2023

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