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Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD

(Ricardo C. Couso, MD)

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, comprehensive ophthalmology

3401 N. Broad Street Parkinson Pavilion, Suite 630
Philadelphia, PA 19140

1-800-836-7536

Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD is an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD is affiliated with Temple Health and TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC.

Office Locations

3401 N. Broad Street Parkinson Pavilion, Suite 630
Philadelphia, PA 19140

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

ophthalmic biometry

In 2023, Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD had a list price for ophthalmic biometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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:

corneal pachymetry

ophthalmic ultrasound

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2013, Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD 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 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	94
eye procedures	69

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	240
eye procedures	442
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	167
eye procedures	255
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	119
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD From 2022 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	18
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Temple Health

TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

4.63

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.	$144 TYRVAYA $144
Alcon Vision LLC	$44 Rocklatan $27	CLAREON $18
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$24 XIIDRA $24
Dompe US, Inc.	$16 Oxervate $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$228

Biography

Dr. Ricardo Couso sees patients in Philadelphia, PA. His medical specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Couso has a special interest in cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. He is professionally affiliated with Temple Health. After completing medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, he performed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).