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Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

New York Medical College

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, corneal abrasion, LASIK, and more.

310 E 14th Street
New York, NY 10003

(212) 505-6550

Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD is a cornea specialist in New York, NY specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and Ophthalmic Consultants.

Office Locations

22 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011

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310 E 14th Street
New York, NY 10003

(212) 505-6550

(212) 979-1772

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

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD in 2024

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye procedures

In 2012, Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD 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 New York. 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 S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and diagnostic imaging.

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

capsulotomy	61
diagnostic imaging	32
eye procedures	2623
laser treatment	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

capsulotomy	88
eye procedures	2637
laser treatment	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	674

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	801
Black	85
Hispanic	72
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	406
85 and over	206
Less than 65	22

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

capsulotomy	93
eye procedures	2492
laser treatment	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	764
Black	76
Hispanic	67
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	399
85 and over	182
Less than 65	25

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	84
eye procedures	2452
laser treatment	84

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	644
Female	1284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1544
Black	114
Hispanic	130
Asian	78
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	758
From 75 to 84	778
85 and over	350
Less than 65	42

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

capsulotomy	80
eye procedures	2315
laser treatment	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	584

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	675
Black	56
Hispanic	60
Asian	45
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	375
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

capsulotomy	51
eye procedures	2389
laser treatment	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	663
Black	50
Hispanic	58
Asian	38
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

capsulotomy	40
eye procedures	2001
laser treatment	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	605
Black	45
Hispanic	56
Asian	28
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	117
Less than 65	13

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

capsulotomy	53
eye procedures	2012
laser treatment	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	47
Hispanic	50
Asian	38
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	101
Less than 65	14

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	22
eye procedures	867
laser treatment	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	27
Hispanic	23
Asian	19
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	74
Less than 65	12

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	54
eye procedures	1363
laser treatment	54

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	40
Hispanic	44
Asian	22
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	107
Less than 65	12

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	33
eye procedures	1127
laser treatment	33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	37
Hispanic	40
Asian	23
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	3
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	19
eye procedures	552
laser treatment	19

2023 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	26
Hispanic	24
Asian	14
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	57
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD in 2023

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2024 were eye procedures.

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

eye procedures	235

2024 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	39
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD in 2024

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	56
diagnostic imaging	32
eye procedures	1774
laser treatment	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

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

**Gender**
Female	465
Male	244

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	46
Asian / Pacific Islander	30
Non-Hispanic White	553
Hispanic	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	26

**Age**
85 and over	94
75 to 84	306
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	268

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	13
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD graduated from New York Medical College. He completed residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York Medical College

Residency: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard S. Koplin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,770 Cataract Equipment $607	CataractEquipment $440	AcrySof $160	Centurion $123	ReSTOR $120	Other $320
Alcon Vision LLC	$931 CLAREON $444	Centurion $150	AcrySof IQ VIVITY $149	AcrySof $149	Simbrinza $22	Other $17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$665 Durezol $472	Ilevro $109	XIIDRA $63	Pazeo $22
Omeros Corporation	$375 Omidria $375
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$372 TRULIGN TORIC $123	VICTUS $78	PROLENSA $73	LOTEMAX GEL $73	ZYLET $24
Other	$2,421 ACTHAR $251	iDoseTR $204	Optics $125	Bromsite $118	INVELTYS $115	Other $1,608

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,533

Biography

Dr. Richard Koplin is an eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) specialist in New York, NY. He studied medicine at New York Medical College. For his residency, Dr. Koplin trained at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Clinical interests for Dr. Koplin include corneal abrasion, LASIK, and cataract surgery. Patient reviews placed Dr. Koplin at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has received professional recognition including the following: New York Super Doctors. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.