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Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD

(Dr. Robert Adam Latkany, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

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

Boston University School of Medicine

150 East 32nd Street Suite 102 - Physician Eyecare of Ny
New York, NY 10016

(914) 967-4402

Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD is a cornea specialist in New York, NY specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

Office Locations

150 East 32nd Street Suite 102 - Physician Eyecare of Ny
New York, NY 10016

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3010 Westchester Avenue Suite 108
Purchase, NY 10577

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In The News

“How they work: Made of ingredients such as glycerin and natural oils, these over-the-counter drops can temporarily restore moisture to the eyes, says ophthalmologist Robert Latkany, the director of...”—"6 effective dry-eye treatments", Fox News, March 2015

“Dr. Robert Latkany, who has four clinics in the New York City area, devotes his whole practice to dry eyes and also suffers from the syndrome.”—"Tuna appears to help eye sufferers", Orlando Sentinel, January 2006

“Dr. Robert Latkany, who has four clinics in and around New York City, not only devotes his whole practice to dry eyes but also suffers from the syndrome.”—"Tuna touted as dry-eye tonic", The Orange County Register, December 2005

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

epilation for trichiasis

By Affordability:

epilation for trichiasis

eyelid procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD performed more epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), and eyelid procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 Volume:

eye procedures

lacrimal surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

ophthalmic ultrasound

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD performed more eye procedures, lacrimal surgery, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also 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 them. 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. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2012 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1484
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2013 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1259
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	26
Hispanic	69
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	57
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2235
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	608

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	696
Black	40
Hispanic	89
Asian	18
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	172
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2015 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2657
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	113

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	1238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1482
Black	84
Hispanic	162
Asian	48
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	710
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	362
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2016 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2718
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	161

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	630

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	34
Hispanic	100
Asian	26
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	174
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2017 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2447
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	81

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	581

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	38
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	159
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2447
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	27
Hispanic	63
Asian	24
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	153
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2583
foreign body removal	15
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	82

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	553

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	688
Black	27
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	153
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186
eye procedures	2041
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	129
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
eye procedures	2582
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	126
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	23
Hispanic	26
Asian	13
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	127
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53
eye procedures	2682
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	134
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	21
Hispanic	25
Asian	14
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	143
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and foreign body removal.

doctor visit	110
eye procedures	2285
foreign body removal	15
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD.

**Gender**
Female	541
Male	247

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	646
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	58
Other	30

**Age**
85 and over	148
75 to 84	282
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	305

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. 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: Boston University School of Medicine

Residency: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

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. Robert A. Latkany, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, EmblemHealth, Oscar, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Centivo, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, AETNA - Commercial and Medicare - NJ.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

EmblemHealth

Oscar

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Centivo

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

AETNA - Commercial

Medicare - NJ

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert A. Latkany, 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. Robert A. Latkany, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$18,020 XIIDRA $14,023	$3,998
Allergan Inc.	$700 RESTASIS $643	LUMIGAN $21	OZURDEX $11	$24
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$196 BEPREVE $122	LOTEMAX GEL $43	ZYLET $15	BESIVANCE $15
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$188 Bromsite $91	CEQUA $53	XELPROS $24	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $21
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$160 VYZULTA $119	MIEBO $41
Other	$774 Photrexa $104	LUMIGAN $99	AmnioGraft $78	ALREX $57	EYSUVIS $55	Other $381

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$9,400
Consulting Fee	$7,000
Food and Beverage	$2,898
Travel and Lodging	$722
Education	$18

Research Payments

Dr. Robert A. Latkany, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $71,300.

Biography

Dr. Robert Latkany is a specialist in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) in New York, NY and Purchase, NY. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Latkany trained at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Latkany's patients gave him an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Cigna, Oscar, and Medicaid.