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Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC

Accepting New Patients

(70 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and General Ophthalmology

University of Maryland School of Medicine

1240 Brookstone Centre Parkway
Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 221-9702

Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC is a retina specialist in Columbus, GA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and general ophthalmology. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare.

Office Locations

1240 Brookstone Centre Parkway
Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 221-9702

(706) 221-9704

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2460 Interstate Drive
Opelika, AL 36801

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Piedmont Healthcare

5607 Whitesville Road
Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 221-9702

(706) 221-9704

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye tests

fundus photography

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

visual field test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye tests, fundus photography, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2012, Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	292
eye procedures	3142
injections	307
photocoagulation	68
phototherapy (light therapy)	19
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA during 2013 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	460
eye procedures	3522
injections	363

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC.

**Gender**
Male	409
Female	591

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	736
Black	246
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	116
Less than 65	177

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, lab tests and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	256
eye procedures	4178
injections	354
lab tests	29
photocoagulation	18
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC.

**Gender**
Male	471
Female	596

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	825
Black	220
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	453
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	135
Less than 65	169

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, injections and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	176
eye procedures	5398
injections	495
lab tests	540
photocoagulation	12
phototherapy (light therapy)	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC.

**Gender**
Male	1080
Female	1282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1804
Black	518
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1064
From 75 to 84	728
85 and over	262
Less than 65	308

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, lab tests and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	252
eye procedures	4377
injections	360
lab tests	165
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC.

**Gender**
Male	479
Female	598

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	815
Black	237
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	504
From 75 to 84	331
85 and over	117
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, lab tests and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	111
eye procedures	3909
injections	302
lab tests	140
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	685
Black	159
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	93
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	32
doctor visit	13
eye procedures	2544
injections	210
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	63
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	27
doctor visit	567
eye procedures	2549
injections	287
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	75
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	264
eye procedures	2519
injections	283

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	69
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	155
eye procedures	2618
injections	274

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	79
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	49
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2602
injections	258
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	82
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	47
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC treated as a retina specialist in Columbus, GA were eye procedures, injections, lab tests and photocoagulation.

diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	254
eye procedures	3396
injections	317
lab tests	218
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	27
phototherapy (light therapy)	16
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	172
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	578
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	231
85 and over	99
Less than 65	102
65 to 74	335

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Residency: University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals (2003)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Healthcare

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. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue California.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 70 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, GA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$308 OZURDEX $308
Genentech USA, Inc.	$149 VABYSMO $104	LUCENTIS $45
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$123 EYLEA aflibercept injection $123
Lombart Brothers, Inc.	$93 OPD-III $93
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$91 TEPEZZA $91
Other	$477 Healon Viscoelastics $105	ILUVIEN $88	JETREA $40	LUCENTIS $35	DURYSTA $35	Other $175

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,185
Education	$56

Biography

Dr. Ram Peddada's areas of specialization are general ophthalmology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Peddada is professionally affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare. He seems to honor Blue California insurance. His practice in Opelika, AL is open to new patients as reported by Piedmont Healthcare. After completing medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Peddada performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Carolina. Dr. Peddada (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Telugu and Hindi.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2017

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2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ram R. Peddada, MD, DSC From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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Insurance Information

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General Payments

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