In 2024, Rachelle Penka, OD performed more eye procedures, laser surgery, simple cataract surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2024, Rachelle Penka, OD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

eye procedures

eye surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Rachelle Penka, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, eye procedures, and eye surgery 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 Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	4755

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	4451

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	13
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	4302

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	25
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	4889

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	70
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	9641

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	30
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19
eye procedures	10600

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	42
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	2138
eye procedures	12165
laser treatment	2138

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	27
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	3209
doctor visit	11
eye procedures	11069
laser treatment	3209

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	30
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	2493
eye procedures	7919
laser treatment	2493

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	20
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	2941
doctor visit	25
eye procedures	9311
laser treatment	2941
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	37
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	4807
doctor visit	32
eye procedures	14261
laser treatment	4807
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	38
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	3474
doctor visit	20
eye procedures	13655
laser treatment	3474
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	457
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	38
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC during 2024 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	4363
doctor visit	114
eye procedures	12946
laser treatment	4363

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD in 2024

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Rachelle Penka, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Rachelle Penka, OD treated as an optometrist in Spartanburg, SC were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	3346
doctor visit	36
eye procedures	9228
laser treatment	3346
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD.

**Gender**
Female	231
Male	150

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	325
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	28
75 to 84	97
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	213

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rachelle Penka, OD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	6

Education & Training

She has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Rachelle Penka, 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.	$339 Acuvue $251	Soft contact lenses $88
Shire North American Group Inc	$313 XIIDRA $290	$22
Allergan Inc.	$247 RESTASIS $139	$108
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$225 ReSTOR $99	Simbrinza $82	Contact Lenses $15	$29
LKC Technologies, Inc.	$149 $149
Other	$603 OMNI $96	VYZULTA $79	ULTRA $79	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $73	DAILIES $60	Other $216

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,818
Education	$38
Entertainment	$20

Biography

Dr. Rachelle Penka specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Penka obtained a license to practice in South Carolina.

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