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Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and General Ophthalmology

University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

4045 E Union Hills Drive Suite 115
Phoenix, AZ 85050

(602) 368-3448

Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD is a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and general ophthalmology. He graduated from University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD is affiliated with Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center and Honor Health.

Office Locations

4045 E Union Hills Drive Suite 115
Phoenix, AZ 85050

(602) 368-3448

(602) 357-3323

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 10%

By Volume:

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

In 2023, Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD performed more vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

intravitreal drug injection

retinal photocoagulation

In 2012, Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, intravitreal drug injection, and retinal photocoagulation procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	908
eye procedures	1872
injections	692
photocoagulation	40
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	836
eye procedures	3545
injections	1271
photocoagulation	52
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	52

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	404
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	871
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	450
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	170
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	657
eye procedures	4385
injections	1470
photocoagulation	40
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	906
Black	13
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	194
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	966
eye procedures	5164
injections	1583
photocoagulation	31
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1024
Female	1388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2204
Black	38
Hispanic	96
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1078
From 75 to 84	766
85 and over	476
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	1334
eye procedures	6215
injections	2066
photocoagulation	32
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	572
Female	715

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1170
Black	14
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	598
From 75 to 84	398
85 and over	242
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	27
doctor visit	1346
eye procedures	7937
injections	2574
photocoagulation	60
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	705
Female	869

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1414
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	26
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	688
From 75 to 84	546
85 and over	294
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	1006
eye procedures	9367
injections	3031
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	40
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	803
Female	950

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1582
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	29
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	769
From 75 to 84	629
85 and over	321
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	815
eye procedures	9457
injections	3044
photocoagulation	44
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	815
Female	975

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1625
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	35
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	760
From 75 to 84	633
85 and over	355
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	594
eye procedures	8295
injections	2687
photocoagulation	45
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	669
Female	822

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1355
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	27
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	615
From 75 to 84	559
85 and over	301
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	1191
eye procedures	8073
injections	2721
photocoagulation	56
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	667
Female	830

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1350
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	24
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	600
From 75 to 84	567
85 and over	298
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	984
eye procedures	6917
injections	2316

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	604
Female	761

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1225
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	29
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	506
From 75 to 84	552
85 and over	289
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	967
eye procedures	6475
injections	2132
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	44
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	607
Female	765

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	1245
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	51
Other	31

**Age**
75 to 84	477
85 and over	267
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	591

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD graduated from University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Ottawa Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Ottawa Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

Honor Health

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. Sharam Danesh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, Aetna Commercial, Arizona Complete Health, BlueCross BlueShield Alliance, Banner Aetna and HonorHealth Employee Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Medicare Advantage

Oscar

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Commercial

Aetna Commercial

Arizona Complete Health

BlueCross BlueShield Alliance

Banner Aetna

HonorHealth Employee Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sharam Danesh, 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. Sharam Danesh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$4,250 ILUVIEN $4,250
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$2,798 EYLEA aflibercept injection $2,584	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $75	$140
Allergan Inc.	$1,012 COMBIGAN $234	LUMIGAN $226	OZURDEX $195	BOTOX THERAPEUTIC - HH $80	$276
Notal Vision, Inc.	$519 $519
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$460 STELLARIS $250	ENVISTA $125	TRULIGN TORIC $85
Other	$3,841 scanning laser ophthalmoscope $323	EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $261	VABYSMO $251	EYLEA aflibercept injection $230	STELLARIS PC $222	Other $2,556

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,832
Consulting Fee	$4,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,996
Travel and Lodging	$23
Entertainment	$16
Other	$13

Research Payments

Dr. Sharam Danesh, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $5,068.

Biography

Dr. Sharam Danesh's specialties are general ophthalmology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Danesh attended the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa for residency. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including Aetna Medicare, Cigna, and CIGNA Plans. Dr. Danesh is conversant in Persian. He is affiliated with Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center.

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

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