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Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Professional interests include: retina problems (vitreoretinal diseases), retinopathy of prematurity, retinoblastoma, and more.

8 Ranoldo Terrace
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

1-800-331-6634

Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD is a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD is affiliated with Redeemer Health, St. Luke's University Health Network, Main Line Health, Jefferson Health, Wills Eye Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Office Locations

10 Presidential Boulevard Suite 200
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

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4060 Butler Pike Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

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5325 Northgate Drive Bethlehem Medical Arts Building, Suite 103
Bethlehem, PA 18017

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Redeemer Health

8 Ranoldo Terrace
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

1-800-331-6634

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840 Walnut Street Suite 1020
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“According to Witkin, the company has distributed an estimated 1,180,000 vials of faricimab worldwide, 900,000 in the U.S. Current ReST Committee chair Richard Kaiser, MD, of Thomas Jefferson...”—"Pegcetacoplan-Related Eye Inflammation: The Search Is on for Answers", MedPage Today, July 2023

“'We are proud of this program and are pleased to see eager individuals work hard to develop the skill set necessary to work in a busy practice environment,' said Dr. Richard Kaiser, a physician at...”—"Five individuals complete Ophthalmic Training Program in Plymouth Meeting", The Times Herald, December 2012

“"I think it's alarming that the prevalence rates are rising because these are devastating diseases," says Richard S. Kaiser, a retina surgeon at Wills Eye Institute.”—"Vision-threatening eye disorders on the rise", Philadelphia Inquirer, June 2012

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

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD performed more eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

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

diagnostic imaging	83
doctor visit	1450
eye procedures	10710
injections	2905
photocoagulation	168
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

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

diagnostic imaging	79
doctor visit	846
eye procedures	12204
injections	3352
photocoagulation	110
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	760
Female	1131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1724
Black	83
Hispanic	43
Asian	21
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	628
From 75 to 84	614
85 and over	553
Less than 65	96

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

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

diagnostic imaging	73
doctor visit	527
eye procedures	12788
injections	3691
photocoagulation	116
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	768
Female	1111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1701
Black	91
Hispanic	37
Asian	23
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	639
From 75 to 84	576
85 and over	558
Less than 65	106

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

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

diagnostic imaging	77
doctor visit	827
eye procedures	13122
injections	3858
photocoagulation	85
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	77

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1632
Female	2326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3572
Black	182
Hispanic	114
Asian	46
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1374
From 75 to 84	1214
85 and over	1136
Less than 65	234

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

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

diagnostic imaging	49
doctor visit	466
eye procedures	14794
injections	4282
photocoagulation	86
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	801
Female	1138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1733
Black	98
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	684
From 75 to 84	587
85 and over	552
Less than 65	116

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

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

diagnostic imaging	44
doctor visit	405
eye procedures	13887
injections	4090
photocoagulation	59
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	748
Female	1093

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1665
Black	80
Hispanic	43
Asian	29
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	616
From 75 to 84	613
85 and over	513
Less than 65	99

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	48
doctor visit	426
eye procedures	14711
injections	4453
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	820
Female	1099

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1688
Black	99
Hispanic	63
Asian	32
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	631
From 75 to 84	681
85 and over	498
Less than 65	109

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	37
doctor visit	373
eye procedures	14004
injections	4126
photocoagulation	12
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	757
Female	1087

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1639
Black	87
Hispanic	45
Asian	32
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	626
From 75 to 84	636
85 and over	478
Less than 65	104

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	262
eye procedures	11626
injections	3707
photocoagulation	11
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	606
Female	898

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1347
Black	69
Hispanic	29
Asian	21
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	497
85 and over	398
Less than 65	83

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	301
eye procedures	12776
injections	3956
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	658
Female	910

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1391
Black	70
Hispanic	31
Asian	28
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	557
From 75 to 84	531
85 and over	390
Less than 65	90

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	294
eye procedures	13563
injections	4098
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	689
Female	940

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1427
Black	73
Hispanic	41
Asian	28
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	560
From 75 to 84	594
85 and over	395
Less than 65	80

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	51
doctor visit	561
eye procedures	13107
injections	3865
photocoagulation	62
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	749
Female	1066

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	84
Asian / Pacific Islander	23
Non-Hispanic White	1626
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	45
Other	33

**Age**
75 to 84	594
85 and over	497
Less than 65	101
65 to 74	621

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Richard S. Kaiser, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at Scheie Eye Institute. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Residency: Scheie Eye Institute

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Redeemer Health

St. Luke's University Health Network

Main Line Health

Jefferson Health

Wills Eye Hospital

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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 S. Kaiser, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, MultiPlan, Workers' Compensation, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Blue Cross Federal, First Health, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Blue Card by BCBS, Personal Choice, Personal Choice 65, Medicare FFS, Keystone 65 HMO and Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Commercial

MultiPlan

Workers' Compensation

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Blue Cross Federal

First Health

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

Blue Card by BCBS

Personal Choice

Personal Choice 65

Medicare FFS

Keystone 65 HMO

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$7,111 EYLEA aflibercept injection $7,111
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,248 VABYSMO $1,040	LUCENTIS $208
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$1,219 Eylea $969	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $250
Cardinal Health 108, LLC	$53 $53
Janssen Research & Development, LLC	$30 No Product $30
Other	$15 BOTOX $15

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$8,109
Food and Beverage	$1,118
Travel and Lodging	$450

Biography

Dr. Richard Kaiser's medical specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Kaiser is especially interested in retinitis pigmentosa, retinoblastoma, and retinopathy of prematurity. He can take Blue California, Coventry, Geisinger Health Plan, and more. He is a graduate of New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Scheie Eye Institute and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Kaiser's hospital/clinic affiliations include Wills Eye Hospital, St. Luke's University Health Network, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He has an open panel in Philadelphia, PA according to Jefferson Health.