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Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Michigan Medical School

Professional interests include: cataracts

288 N Santa Anita Suite 403
Arcadia, CA 91006

(626) 574-0009

Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD is an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD is affiliated with Acuity Eye Group and RETINA INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA MEDICAL GROUP, A CALIFORNIA MEDICAL PAR.

Office Locations

100 E California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105

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Acuity Eye Group

1127 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 504
Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 413-7301

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Acuity Eye Group

288 N Santa Anita Suite 403
Arcadia, CA 91006

(626) 574-0009

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Acuity Eye Group

44815 Fig Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534

(661) 206-8469

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD had a list price for ophthalmic ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

corneal pachymetry

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye tests

fundus photography

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye tests, fundus photography, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry 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 Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	48
eye procedures	3986
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	98
laser treatment	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	304

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	52
eye procedures	4172
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	123
laser treatment	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	605

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	529
Black	0
Hispanic	244
Asian	163
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	376
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	199
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	56
eye procedures	3766
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	145
laser treatment	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	473
Black	0
Hispanic	232
Asian	128
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	171
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	97
doctor visit	121
eye procedures	3214
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	146
laser treatment	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	732
Female	1008

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	986
Black	0
Hispanic	456
Asian	224
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	634
From 75 to 84	672
85 and over	334
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	93
doctor visit	152
eye procedures	3151
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	123
laser treatment	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	563

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	525
Black	0
Hispanic	269
Asian	119
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	382
85 and over	160
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	37
doctor visit	42
eye procedures	2851
injections	31
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	93
laser treatment	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	0
Hispanic	202
Asian	133
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	136
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, injections and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	58
doctor visit	66
eye procedures	3071
injections	90
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	103
laser treatment	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	175
Asian	134
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	119
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, injections and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	77
doctor visit	69
eye procedures	3543
injections	148
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	172
laser treatment	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	18
Hispanic	207
Asian	145
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	135
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	34
doctor visit	70
eye procedures	3426
injections	267
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	124
laser treatment	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	34
Hispanic	229
Asian	104
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	119
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
doctor visit	1003
eye procedures	2422
injections	269
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	132
laser treatment	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	52
Hispanic	232
Asian	95
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	99
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	1224
eye procedures	2052
injections	196
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	98
laser treatment	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	62
Hispanic	232
Asian	92
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	107
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	49
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pasadena, CA were eye procedures, injections, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	58
doctor visit	343
eye procedures	3241
injections	166
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	123
laser treatment	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	121
Non-Hispanic White	390
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	225
Other	24

**Age**
75 to 84	283
85 and over	143
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	309

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. He completed residency at Doheny Eye Institute. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Residency: Doheny Eye Institute

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Acuity Eye Group

RETINA INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA MEDICAL GROUP, A CALIFORNIA MEDICAL PAR

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Reid Maxwell Wainess, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pasadena, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$2,291 CataractEquipment $1,354	Simbrinza $280	Cataract Equipment $147	LenSx $66	ReSTOR $65	Other $380
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$1,569 TRULIGN TORIC $533	ENVISTA $465	CRYSTALENS $72	BEPREVE $64	PROLENSA $49	Other $387
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$654 Healon Viscoelastics $465	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $122	Tecnis IOL $29	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $24	Catalys Laser System $15
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$646 LOTEMAX GEL $239	PROLENSA $207	ENVISTA $89	TRULIGN TORIC $86	AKREOS AO $14	Other $11
Allergan Inc.	$541 LUMIGAN $243	COMBIGAN $144	RESTASIS $134	BOTOX $20
Other	$1,988 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $224	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $166	Prokera $139	Non-Covered Product $138	XIIDRA $119	Other $1,203

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,775
Travel and Lodging	$1,704
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150
Education	$37
Entertainment	$23

Biography

Dr. Reid Wainess is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). In his practice, he is particularly interested in cataracts. Patient ratings for Dr. Wainess average 3.0 stars (out of 5). He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and then he performed his residency at Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Wainess is professionally affiliated with Acuity Eye Group.