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Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Maryland School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: optical coherence tomography (OCT), capsulotomy, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and more.

8860 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite 101
Columbia, MD 21045

(410) 997-9900

Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD is an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

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8860 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite 101
Columbia, MD 21045

(410) 997-9900

(410) 997-4498

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Some issues Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, 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

eye tests

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye tests, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, 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 Maryland. 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:

eye exam

gonioscopy

intermediate eye exam

laser eye surgery

ophthalmic biometry

simple cataract surgery

visual field test

In 2023, Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD had a list price for eye exam, gonioscopy, intermediate eye exam, laser eye surgery, ophthalmic biometry, simple cataract surgery, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. 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:

anterior segment surgery

A-scan

comprehensive eye exam

corneal pachymetry

fundus photography

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, A-scan, comprehensive eye exam, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), fundus photography, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. 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. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	30
eye procedures	1987
laser treatment	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	101

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	40
eye procedures	1896
laser treatment	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	90

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	698
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	76
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	145
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
eye procedures	1992
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	110

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	359
Female	611

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	727
Black	120
Hispanic	18
Asian	74
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	477
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	154
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
eye procedures	2106
lab tests	58
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	105

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	718
Female	1262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1476
Black	246
Hispanic	46
Asian	140
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	942
From 75 to 84	658
85 and over	314
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
eye procedures	1932
lab tests	140
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	607

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	709
Black	111
Hispanic	21
Asian	76
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	135
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
eye procedures	2049
lab tests	36
laser treatment	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	86

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	735
Black	113
Hispanic	23
Asian	71
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	475
From 75 to 84	335
85 and over	141
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	28
eye procedures	1887
laser treatment	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	373
Female	593

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	689
Black	119
Hispanic	24
Asian	79
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	428
From 75 to 84	372
85 and over	142
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
eye procedures	2122
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	77

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	383
Female	677

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	744
Black	130
Hispanic	20
Asian	99
Other	67
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	404
85 and over	155
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
eye procedures	1674
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	621
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	57
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	386
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	114
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
eye procedures	2248
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	106

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	726

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	851
Black	125
Hispanic	26
Asian	81
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	503
From 75 to 84	473
85 and over	149
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
eye procedures	2226
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	670

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	764
Black	130
Hispanic	23
Asian	64
Other	61
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	451
From 75 to 84	410
85 and over	162
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Olney, MD were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	14
eye procedures	2010
lab tests	78
laser treatment	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Female	623
Male	365

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	117
Asian / Pacific Islander	74
Non-Hispanic White	728
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	44

**Age**
85 and over	146
75 to 84	355
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	456

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (1997)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott Bernard Becker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$342 LOTEMAX SM $103	VYZULTA $101	PROLENSA $70	ZYLET $36	MIEBO $20	Other $13
AbbVie Inc.	$311 VUITY $168	LUMIGAN $71	ALPHAGAN P $55	DURYSTA $17
Shire North American Group Inc	$274 XIIDRA $263	$11
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$256 XIIDRA $256
Allergan Inc.	$254 RESTASIS $128	LUMIGAN $61	COMBIGAN $30	BOTOX $18	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $17
Other	$1,638 TYRVAYA $234	CEQUA $168	ACTHAR $122	LOTEMAX SM $101	Simbrinza $84	Other $930

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,074

Biography

Dr. Scott Becker is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He works in Olney, MD and Columbia, MD. Areas of expertise for Dr. Becker include macular hole, retinal vein occlusion, and LASIK. Dr. Becker is professionally affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. Before completing his residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Dr. Becker attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.