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Dr. Saima Jalal, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

40w330 Lafox Road Suite A
Saint Charles, IL 60175

(630) 584-9850

Dr. Saima Jalal, MD is an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Saima Jalal, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care.

Office Locations

Advocate Health Care

40w330 Lafox Road Suite A
Saint Charles, IL 60175

(630) 584-9850

(630) 584-1523

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Advocate Health Care

750 Fletcher Drive Suite 106
Elgin, IL 60123

(847) 695-0499

(847) 695-4339

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Saima Jalal, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. 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:

anterior segment surgery

extraocular surgery

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Saima Jalal, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, extraocular surgery, and ophthalmic ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. 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

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

punctal plug insertion

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

visual field test

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Saima Jalal, MD performed more eye procedures, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), eye injection, eye tests, fundus photography, gonioscopy, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser eye surgery, punctal occlusion, punctal plug insertion, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, visual field test, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery 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. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	352
eye procedures	310

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	516
eye procedures	521

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	597
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	363
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	99
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	451
eye procedures	397

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	44
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	412
eye procedures	506

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	706
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	496
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	82
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL during 2016 were eye procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	480
eye procedures	651
plastic surgery procedures	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	50
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	985
excision	38
eye procedures	3961
injections	521
laser treatment	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	660

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	942
Black	17
Hispanic	63
Asian	28
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	552
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	137
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	1025
excision	23
eye procedures	3891
injections	597
laser treatment	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	435
Female	661

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	975
Black	21
Hispanic	50
Asian	32
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	559
From 75 to 84	361
85 and over	148
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	983
eye procedures	3662
injections	694
laser treatment	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	906
Black	18
Hispanic	50
Asian	27
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	521
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	139
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	835
eye procedures	2604
injections	669
laser treatment	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	743
Black	11
Hispanic	44
Asian	17
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	415
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	112
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	40
doctor visit	927
eye procedures	3252
injections	664
laser treatment	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	582

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	832
Black	12
Hispanic	45
Asian	27
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	346
85 and over	121
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	30
doctor visit	487
eye procedures	3261
injections	629
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	44
laser treatment	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	721
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	395
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	94
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Saima Jalal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Charles, IL were eye procedures, injections, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	677
excision	30
eye procedures	2092
injections	629
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	44
laser treatment	40
plastic surgery procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	20
Non-Hispanic White	659
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	45
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	241
85 and over	93
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	393

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saima Jalal, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Saima Jalal, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Saima Jalal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate Health Care

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. Saima Jalal, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Saima Jalal, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

HFN

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Aetna Medicare POS

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

Aetna NAP - PPO

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$228 OZURDEX $33	RESTASIS $29	LUMIGAN $24	COMBIGAN $21	ACZONE $15	Other $106
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$178 ARTEVO 800 $123	MiLoop $55
Alcon Vision LLC	$170 AcrySof $125	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $27	Rocklatan $18
Allergan, Inc.	$161 DURYSTA $125	LUMIGAN $20	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $16
Shire North American Group Inc	$142 XIIDRA $142
Other	$1,214 ILUVIEN $122	Catalys Laser System $106	OMNI Surgical System $99	VABYSMO $58	XIIDRA $55	Other $773

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,938
Education	$155

Biography

Dr. Saima Jalal's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Jalal seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Jalal (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Urdu and Hindi. Dr. Jalal is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital.