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Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD

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Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, cataracts, comprehensive ophthalmology

4060 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

(215) 836-1290

Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD is an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, INC.

Office Locations

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

4060 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

(215) 836-1290

(215) 233-3421

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840 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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In The News

“It's a natural but annoying part of aging, said Dr. Robert S. Bailey, chief of the Cataract and Primary Eye Care Service at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.”—"Tired of reading glasses? Eye drop submitted for FDA approval may help you read without them", USA Today, March 2021

“Wills Eye Hospital surgeon Robert S. Bailey Jr., who was not involved with the research, agreed that it was a novel contribution to the field of vision science.”—"Instead of bifocals, some try monovision. But depth perception can suffer, Penn scientist says.", Philadelphia Inquirer, July 2019

“"You can cross your eyes, sit too close to the TV, read in dim light -- it doesn't cause injury," said Robert S. Bailey Jr., an ophthalmologist at Philadelphia's Wills Eye Hospital.”—"HEALTH NEWS 2 USE", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, February 2007

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

ophthalmic biometry

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD performed more simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for ophthalmic biometry, 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 90% 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:

anterior segment surgery

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

By Affordability:

complex cataract surgery

fundus photography

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD performed more anterior segment surgery, comprehensive eye exam, and eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for complex cataract surgery, and fundus photography 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 S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA during 2012 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	164
doctor visit	261
eye procedures	4245
laser treatment	178
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	135
doctor visit	296
eye procedures	4443
laser treatment	151
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	825
Female	1336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1903
Black	159
Hispanic	24
Asian	39
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	747
From 75 to 84	845
85 and over	506
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	109
doctor visit	262
eye procedures	4377
laser treatment	129
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	843
Female	1254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1854
Black	145
Hispanic	22
Asian	40
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	777
From 75 to 84	796
85 and over	470
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	123
doctor visit	245
eye procedures	4274
laser treatment	123
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	1720
Female	2616

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3776
Black	348
Hispanic	46
Asian	64
Other	102
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1604
From 75 to 84	1690
85 and over	924
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	122
doctor visit	277
eye procedures	4558
laser treatment	122
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	852
Female	1358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1918
Black	170
Hispanic	22
Asian	28
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	863
From 75 to 84	819
85 and over	469
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	121
doctor visit	260
eye procedures	4518
laser treatment	121
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	866
Female	1322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1897
Black	151
Hispanic	0
Asian	42
Other	74
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	847
From 75 to 84	861
85 and over	432
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	100
doctor visit	274
eye procedures	4757
laser treatment	100
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	860
Female	1423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2023
Black	120
Hispanic	17
Asian	43
Other	80
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	920
From 75 to 84	905
85 and over	421
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	114
doctor visit	264
eye procedures	4643
laser treatment	114
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	835
Female	1386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1917
Black	148
Hispanic	25
Asian	46
Other	85
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	893
From 75 to 84	922
85 and over	368
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	91
doctor visit	164
eye procedures	3839
laser treatment	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	679
Female	1043

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1508
Black	95
Hispanic	18
Asian	32
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	690
From 75 to 84	716
85 and over	282
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	90
doctor visit	1136
eye procedures	3665
laser treatment	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	695
Female	1229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1655
Black	116
Hispanic	20
Asian	32
Other	101
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	742
From 75 to 84	858
85 and over	288
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	101
doctor visit	1060
eye procedures	3730
laser treatment	101
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	693
Female	1154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1623
Black	85
Hispanic	11
Asian	37
Other	91
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	654
From 75 to 84	862
85 and over	310
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, PA were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	115
doctor visit	409
eye procedures	4277
laser treatment	120
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	806
Female	1283

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	139
Asian / Pacific Islander	36
Non-Hispanic White	1824
Hispanic	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	67

**Age**
75 to 84	843
85 and over	406
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	794

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at Wills Eye Institute. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1980)

Residency: Wills Eye Institute

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Wills Eye Hospital

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, 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. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Medicaid, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, Humana, Personal Choice, Medicare FFS, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans and Personal Choice 65.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert S. Bailey JR., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

United Healthcare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Medicaid

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Commercial

Humana

Personal Choice

Medicare FFS

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

Personal Choice 65

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$725 Cataract Equipment $330	ORA $96	Centurion $57	Luxor $29	AcrySof $23	Other $190
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$282 $282
Alcon Vision LLC	$232 AcrySof $69	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $58	CLAREON $48	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $22	ORA $17	Other $17
TissueTech, Inc.	$184 AmnioGuard $184
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$171 BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $171
Other	$805 DEXYCU $148	Rhopressa $103	CAPITAL EQUIPMENT CART $87	XIIDRA $75	Optics $60	Other $331

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,296
Education	$86
Gift	$17

Biography

Dr. Robert Bailey works as a general ophthalmology. His areas of expertise consist of cataract surgery, comprehensive ophthalmology, and cataracts. Dr. Bailey's professional affiliations include Wills Eye Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He attended medical school at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Wills Eye Institute. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Geisinger Health Plan, and CIGNA Plans. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Bailey has received include "Top Doctors"; Philadelphia magazine; and "America s Top Doctors" Castle Connolly. He welcomes new patients at his office inPhiladelphia, PA as reported by Jefferson Health.