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Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD

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(Dr. Stephen AM Desouza, M.D.)

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

University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine

1750 E Glendale Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020

(602) 242-4928

Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD is a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and general ophthalmology. He graduated from University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Phoenix Children's, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Honor Health and St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

Office Locations

St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

1750 E Glendale Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020

(602) 242-4928

(602) 249-4813

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior chamber paracentesis

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

eye tests

retinal detachment repair

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD performed more anterior chamber paracentesis, eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, comprehensive eye exam, eye exam, eye tests, and retinal detachment repair that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

eye injection

intermediate eye exam

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for eye injection, intermediate eye exam, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anterior chamber paracentesis

B-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

ophthalmic ultrasound

photocoagulation

retinal photocoagulation

In 2012, Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD had a list price for anterior chamber paracentesis, B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmic ultrasound, photocoagulation, and retinal photocoagulation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	216
diagnostic imaging	37
doctor visit	355
eye procedures	7440
injections	1644
photocoagulation	35
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	501
eye procedures	7439
injections	1860
photocoagulation	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	561

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	876
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	19
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	349
85 and over	239
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	279
eye procedures	9003
injections	2045
photocoagulation	27
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	457
Female	621

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	967
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	19
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	244
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	58
diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	424
eye procedures	9630
injections	2115
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1038
Female	1334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2162
Black	26
Hispanic	112
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	878
From 75 to 84	888
85 and over	526
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
diagnostic imaging	27
doctor visit	400
eye procedures	10794
injections	2409
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	604
Female	740

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1217
Black	20
Hispanic	59
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	498
From 75 to 84	498
85 and over	302
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
diagnostic imaging	33
doctor visit	364
eye procedures	11823
injections	2744
photocoagulation	37
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	624
Female	748

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1233
Black	20
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	537
From 75 to 84	520
85 and over	282
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	365
eye procedures	12270
injections	2881
photocoagulation	26
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	635
Female	807

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1301
Black	21
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	563
From 75 to 84	550
85 and over	295
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	362
eye procedures	11999
injections	2786
photocoagulation	16
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	670
Female	818

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1328
Black	27
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	571
From 75 to 84	574
85 and over	307
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
diagnostic imaging	28
doctor visit	354
eye procedures	10726
injections	2690
photocoagulation	34
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	683
Female	814

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1342
Black	26
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	597
From 75 to 84	562
85 and over	293
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	49
diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	327
eye procedures	10983
injections	2771
photocoagulation	21
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	648
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1332
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	25
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	572
From 75 to 84	585
85 and over	280
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	34
doctor visit	359
eye procedures	10674
injections	2670
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	682
Female	923

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1430
Black	27
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	611
From 75 to 84	649
85 and over	314
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD treated as a retina specialist in Phoenix, AZ were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

aspiration	64
diagnostic imaging	27
doctor visit	371
eye procedures	10252
injections	2419
photocoagulation	25
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

**Gender**
Male	584
Female	745

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	1198
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	56
Other	30

**Age**
75 to 84	504
85 and over	280
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	505

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD graduated from University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Phoenix Children's

Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

Honor Health

St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

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. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, Oscar, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Commercial, Arizona Complete Health, BlueCross BlueShield Alliance, Banner Aetna and HonorHealth Employee Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

Oscar

United Healthcare

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Commercial

Arizona Complete Health

BlueCross BlueShield Alliance

Banner Aetna

HonorHealth Employee Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-19

Can't say enough good things about Doc DeSouza. Had my retina surgery a few years back which was very successful. He has taken great care of me since. The office staff are friendly and helpful.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
US Retina LLC	$17,544 $17,544
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$3,094 Eylea $1,377	EYLEA aflibercept injection $1,058	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $586	EYLEA HD $74
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,962 LUCENTIS $1,317	VABYSMO $491	$155
Allergan Inc.	$1,944 OZURDEX $1,825	BOTOX $29	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $5	$84
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$1,529 ILUVIEN $1,375	YUTIQ $23	$131
Other	$6,877 EYLEA aflibercept injection $889	STELLARIS $567	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $559	OZURDEX $538	EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $514	Other $3,810

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$17,544
Food and Beverage	$15,040
Education	$347
Gift	$19

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Stephen A.M. Desouza, MD.

US Retina LLC	2022	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2020	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2017	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$58,024.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. Stephen Desouza is a physician who specializes in general ophthalmology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). After attending the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. He can take Aetna Medicare, Aetna, Oscar, and more. Dr. Desouza speaks French. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Phoenix Children's, and Dignity Health. According to Dignity Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Desouza's office in Phoenix, AZ.