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Richard Joseph Santasania, OD

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)
Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (1996)
Hc 89
Pocono Summit, PA 18346

Richard Joseph Santasania, OD is an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1996 and has 30 years of experience.

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Office Locations

2591 Route 940
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
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Hc 89
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-5746
(579) 839-5748
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2024, Richard Joseph Santasania, OD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 10%

By Affordability:

eye exam

In 2024, Richard Joseph Santasania, OD had a list price for eye exam 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:

eye procedures

In 2012, Richard Joseph Santasania, OD had a list price for eye procedures 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 40
eye procedures 222

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 26
eye procedures 235

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 88
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 156
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 11
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2013

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 15
eye procedures 265

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 103
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 172
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 12
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2014

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 35
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 272

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 208
Female 216
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 350
Black 0
Hispanic 44
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 200
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2015

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 34
Dementia 7
Cancer 5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 256

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 96
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 155
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 13
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2016

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 271

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 91
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 162
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 11
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2017

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 261

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 168
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 13
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2018

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 28
Dementia 7
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 263

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 169
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 13
Less than 65 49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2019

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 6
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 218

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 93
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 161
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 11
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2020

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 253

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 13
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2021

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 28
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 240

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 93
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 176
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 16
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2022

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 260

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 173
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 16
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2023

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 231

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 155
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 14
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Richard Joseph Santasania, OD treated as an optometrist in Pocono Summit, PA were eye procedures.

doctor visit 27
eye procedures 249

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 101
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 167
Hispanic 8
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 43
85 and over 11
Less than 65 47
65 to 74 85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Joseph Santasania, OD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 8
Dementia 3

Education & Training

Richard Joseph Santasania, OD graduated from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1996. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (1996)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Ratings & Reviews

Richard Joseph Santasania, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Richard Joseph Santasania, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pocono Summit, PA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Dompe US, Inc. $120 Oxervate
$120
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $120

Biography

Dr. Richard Santasania practices optometry (primary eye care) in Pocono Summit, PA. Dr. Santasania obtained a license to practice in Pennsylvania.