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Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD

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(Roddy Frankel, MD)

(255 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Toledo College of Medicine (1992)

1225 S. Grand Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63104

(314) 617-2600

Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD is affiliated with SSM Health and SLUCare Physician Group.

Office Locations

1225 South Grand Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63104

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1225 S. Grand Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63104

(314) 617-2600

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2024, Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, capsulotomy, eye surgery, laser eye surgery, laser surgery, laser treatment, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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:

intermediate eye exam

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

visual field test

In 2024, Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD had a list price for intermediate eye exam, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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

eye tests

ophthalmic imaging

In 2012, Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD had a list price for eye procedures, eye tests, and ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and tonometry.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
eye procedures	717
tonometry	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and tonometry.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30
eye procedures	745
tonometry	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and tonometry.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29
eye procedures	664
tonometry	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	34
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and tonometry.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43
eye procedures	588
tonometry	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	72
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2016 were eye procedures, tonometry and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
eye procedures	649
tonometry	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	46
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2017 were eye procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1079
lab tests	48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	611
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	129
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
eye procedures	2156
lab tests	307
laser treatment	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	365
Female	579

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	918
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	383
85 and over	185
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2019 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	69
eye procedures	601
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	155
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	19
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	55
eye procedures	728
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	33
laser treatment	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	22
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2021 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
eye procedures	534
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	170
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	24
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	235
eye procedures	577

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	160
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	28
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	375
eye procedures	300

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	133
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	25
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2024 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	235
eye procedures	436
laser treatment	13

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	18
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	128
eye procedures	751
lab tests	177
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	23
laser treatment	15
tonometry	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD.

**Gender**
Female	232
Male	145

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	66
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	278
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	48
75 to 84	122
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	145

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology Missouri State Board of Registration and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine (1992)

Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology Missouri State Board of Registration

Licensed In: Illinois

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.58 out of 5 stars based on 255 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$98 ACTHAR $98
Allergan, Inc.	$19 DURYSTA $19
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$19 Rhopressa $19
Shire North American Group Inc	$16 XIIDRA $16
AbbVie Inc.	$16 VUITY $16