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Dr. Richard Casey, MD

Accepting New Patients

(1071 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Harvard Medical School

Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.

8028 3rd Street
Downey, CA 90241

(562) 622-8700

Dr. Richard Casey, MD is an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Richard Casey, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare, California Hospital Medical Center, Dignity Health, Greater Newport Physicians, Torrance Memorial, Providence, Astrana Health, Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians, CALIFORNIA EYE CARE MANAGED EYE CARE SPECIALISTS, A MED GRP INC, Azul Vision, Alpha Care Medical Group and EYECARE SPECIALISTS MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

100 Stein Plaza Rm-1340
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 206-5512

(310) 206-9723

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Azul Vision

361 Hospital Road Suite 425
Newport Beach, CA 92663

(949) 642-3100

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Torrance Memorial

3655 Lomita Boulevard Suite 410
Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 803-9634

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Providence

5991 East Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90808

(562) 938-9945

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Alpha Care Medical Group

73950 Alessandro Drive Suite 5
Palm Desert, CA 92260

(760) 568-3334

(760) 568-3335

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Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

7677 Center Avenue Suite 301
Huntington Beach, CA

(714) 901-2007

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Dignity Health

8028 3rd Street
Downey, CA 90241

(562) 622-8700

(562) 622-1800

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Alpha Care Medical Group

81767 Dr Carreon Boulevard Suite 101
Indio, CA 92201

(760) 396-3600

(760) 396-5379

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Some issues Dr. Richard Casey, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

In The News

“Institute Chairman Dr. Richard Casey, chief of the ophthalmology department and clinic at King/Drew, said the institute is desperately needed because King/Drew's clinic -- inside a trailer near the...”—"Nonprofit Lynwood Eye Clinic Dedicated", Los Angeles Times, June 2004

“When Dr. Richard Casey went to Harvard Medical School 22 years ago, he had no idea that glaucoma and other causes of blindness were six times more common among African Americans than among whites.”—"A Doctor Envisions Better Eye Care for the Poor", Los Angeles Times, December 2002

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Richard Casey, MD had a list price for scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), tonometry and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	849
eye procedures	414
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	27
laser treatment	27
tonometry	48
transplant procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	187

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	793
eye procedures	425
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	22
laser treatment	25
tonometry	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	204

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	176
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	80
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	682
eye procedures	354
laser treatment	49
transplant procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	132

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	173
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	79
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
doctor visit	449
eye procedures	458
foreign body removal	31
laser treatment	41
transplant procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	115

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	512

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	308
Hispanic	104
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	142
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	58
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	477
eye procedures	786
foreign body removal	43
laser treatment	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	206

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	215
Hispanic	45
Asian	38
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	96
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	67
doctor visit	599
eye procedures	769
foreign body removal	50
laser treatment	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	272

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	240
Hispanic	61
Asian	29
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	91
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	322
eye procedures	732
foreign body removal	22
laser treatment	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	187

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	220
Hispanic	52
Asian	26
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	78
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	352
eye procedures	467
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	152
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	45
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	229
eye procedures	376
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	122
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	44
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	409
eye procedures	323
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	124
Hispanic	86
Asian	27
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	56
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	49
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	11
doctor visit	318
eye procedures	214
laser treatment	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	117
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	39
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	49
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Casey, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Casey, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	38
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	498
eye procedures	483
foreign body removal	36
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
laser treatment	38
tonometry	32
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	135

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	167
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	158
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	59
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	157
85 and over	68
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	163

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Casey, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Casey, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School

Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Casey, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare

California Hospital Medical Center

Dignity Health

Greater Newport Physicians

Torrance Memorial

Providence

Astrana Health

Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

CALIFORNIA EYE CARE MANAGED EYE CARE SPECIALISTS, A MED GRP INC

Azul Vision

Alpha Care Medical Group

EYECARE SPECIALISTS MEDICAL GROUP INC

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. Richard Casey, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and Aetna Commercial.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard Casey, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Commercial

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard Casey, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.58 out of 5 stars based on 1071 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Casey, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$392 Cataract Equipment $103	Vitreoretinal Equipment $88	CyPass $75	IOL $42	$84
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$346 CATALYS SYSTEM $193	Healon Viscoelastics $83	Tecnis IOL $41	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $30
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$216 XELPROS $147	CEQUA $33	Bromsite $18	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $18
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$200 TEPEZZA $200
Allergan Inc.	$177 COMBIGAN $22	RESTASIS $14	$142
Other	$1,499 Hydrus Microstent $151	XIIDRA $150	CRYSTALENS $121	Oxervate $119	Rocklatan $88	Other $869

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,785
Education	$45

Biography

Dr. Richard Casey specializes in general ophthalmology and practices in Newport Beach, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Torrance, CA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Casey include nystagmus, ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), and eye floater. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Casey appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Dr. Casey attended medical school at Harvard Medical School. He has received distinctions including Southern California Super Doctors; Southern California Super Doctors 2008; and Los Angeles Super Doctors. Dr. Casey is affiliated with Astrana Health, Providence, and Greater Newport Physicians. Astrana Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in PALM DESERT, CA.