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Dr. Ryan Fante, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2010)

4151 Foothill Road Building B
Santa Barbara, CA 93110

(805) 681-8950

Dr. Ryan Fante, MD is an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Ryan Fante, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and SANSUM CLINIC.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

4151 Foothill Road Building B
Santa Barbara, CA 93110

(805) 681-8950

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In The News

“Sansum Clinic's board-certified ophthalmologists, Drs. Mark Silverberg, Toni Meyers, Ryan Fante and Bret Simon, OD, were joined by more than 30 staff and volunteers who donated their services and...”—"Sansum Clinic, SEE International Provide Free Eye Exams to Veterans, Children and Uninsured | Good for Santa Barbara - Noozhawk.com", Noozhawk, November 2014

“Dr. Ryan Fante.”—"Six Physicians Join Sansum Clinic Medical Staff | Business - Noozhawk.com", Noozhawk, November 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

YAG laser capsulotomy

In 2023, Dr. Ryan Fante, MD performed more YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

laser surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

In 2013, Dr. Ryan Fante, MD performed more laser surgery, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	94
eye procedures	46

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	522
eye procedures	769
injections	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	548

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	786
Black	0
Hispanic	150
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	152
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	588
eye procedures	1458
injections	101
laser treatment	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	0
Hispanic	106
Asian	16
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	106
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
doctor visit	645
eye procedures	1763
injections	138
laser treatment	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	647
Black	0
Hispanic	131
Asian	23
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	131
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	48
doctor visit	841
eye procedures	2275
injections	162
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	37
laser treatment	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	0
Hispanic	145
Asian	27
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	131
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	96
doctor visit	780
eye procedures	2177
injections	154
laser treatment	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	521

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	702
Black	0
Hispanic	142
Asian	32
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	461
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	118
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	102
doctor visit	722
eye procedures	2101
injections	147
laser treatment	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD.

**Gender**
Male	384
Female	509

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	710
Black	0
Hispanic	118
Asian	23
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	455
From 75 to 84	287
85 and over	114
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	102
doctor visit	896
eye procedures	2197
injections	143
laser treatment	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD.

**Gender**
Male	431
Female	563

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	0
Hispanic	135
Asian	27
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	484
From 75 to 84	353
85 and over	121
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	119
doctor visit	699
eye procedures	2340
injections	141
laser treatment	119
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	616

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	826
Black	0
Hispanic	147
Asian	28
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	386
85 and over	137
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	152
doctor visit	697
eye procedures	2539
injections	140
laser treatment	152
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD.

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	615

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	0
Hispanic	138
Asian	31
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	444
85 and over	156
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	88
doctor visit	648
eye procedures	1766
injections	130
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	37
laser treatment	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD.

**Gender**
Male	373
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	23
Non-Hispanic White	667
Hispanic	121
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	26

**Age**
75 to 84	285
85 and over	116
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	412

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Fante, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Fante, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Ryan Fante, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ryan Fante, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

SANSUM CLINIC

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. Ryan Fante, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, AARP, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, MultiPlan, Three Rivers, Medicare Advantage, First Health, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Humana, HealthSmart, Accepted California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) Plans: PPO: Large Group & Small Group, Accepted CenCal Plans: CenCal CareConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO and Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ryan Fante, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

AARP

Blue Shield of California

Anthem Blue Cross of California

MultiPlan

Three Rivers

Medicare Advantage

First Health

United Healthcare

Aetna Medicare PPO

Humana

HealthSmart

Accepted California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) Plans: PPO: Large Group & Small Group

Accepted CenCal Plans: CenCal CareConnect (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ryan Fante, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ryan Fante, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Barbara, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,408 Cataract Equipment $669	Simbrinza $141	AcrySof $136	Ilevro $119	LenSx $100	Other $242
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$792 ENVISTA $511	TRULIGN TORIC $185	CRYSTALENS $72	BESIVANCE $24
Allergan Inc.	$602 RESTASIS $301	LUMIGAN $139	COMBIGAN $29	BOTOX $7	$126
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$412 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $247	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $166
Abbott Laboratories	$320 Healon Viscoelastics $320
Other	$1,900 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $187	Kahook Dual Blade $126	Omidria $126	EYLEA aflibercept injection $125	VYZULTA $125	Other $1,212

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,336
Education	$80
Gift	$19

Biography

Dr. Ryan Fante practices ophthalmology (eye disease) in Santa Barbara, CA. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Fante is affiliated with Sutter Health. AARP, Anthem, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Fante honors. He welcomes new patients at his office inSanta Barbara, CA as reported by Sutter Health. He attended the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan for residency.

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