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Dr. Steven Fish, MD

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Specializes in: Glaucoma

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2015)

Professional interests include: eye problems

161 Thunder Drive Suite 208
Vista, CA 92083

(804) 402-0540

Dr. Steven Fish, MD is an ophthalmologist in Vista, CA specializing in glaucoma. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Steven Fish, MD is affiliated with Scripps Health and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

Office Locations

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

161 Thunder Drive Suite 208
Vista, CA 92083

(804) 402-0540

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Some issues Dr. Steven Fish, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven Fish, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

corneal topography

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Steven Fish, MD performed more extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, and intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for corneal topography 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:

punctal plug insertion

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

fundus photography

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Steven Fish, MD performed more punctal plug insertion, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for fundus photography, and ophthalmic ultrasound 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 Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

canaloplasty for glaucoma

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

complex cataract surgery

corneal pachymetry

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye tests

glaucoma drainage implant surgery

glaucoma filtration surgery

intraocular lens implant

laser eye surgery

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

secondary cataract surgery

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Steven Fish, MD performed more eye procedures, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for canaloplasty for glaucoma, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, complex cataract surgery, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye tests, glaucoma drainage implant surgery, glaucoma filtration surgery, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, secondary cataract surgery, simple cataract surgery, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, 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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Fish, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vista, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Fish, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	45
eye procedures	1195
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	72
laser treatment	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Fish, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	61
Hispanic	105
Asian	90
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	102
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Fish, MD in 2020

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	53
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Fish, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vista, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Fish, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	65
doctor visit	1327
eye procedures	2164
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	349
laser treatment	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	153

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Fish, MD.

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	569

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	65
Hispanic	197
Asian	120
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	157
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Fish, MD in 2021

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Fish, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vista, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Fish, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	99
doctor visit	2043
eye procedures	3323
injections	119
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	402
laser treatment	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	152

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Fish, MD.

**Gender**
Male	524
Female	743

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	71
Hispanic	460
Asian	139
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	536
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	193
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Fish, MD in 2022

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	49
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Fish, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vista, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Fish, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	78
doctor visit	1602
eye procedures	2569
injections	96
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	240
laser treatment	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	104

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Fish, MD.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	603

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	0
Hispanic	381
Asian	81
Other	61
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	161
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Fish, MD in 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	47
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Fish, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven Fish, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Vista, CA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and injections.

capsulotomy	64
doctor visit	1254
eye procedures	2312
injections	107
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	265
laser treatment	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	119

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Fish, MD.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	558

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	107
Non-Hispanic White	436
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	285
Other	41

**Age**
75 to 84	340
85 and over	153
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	383

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Fish, MD From 2020 - 2023

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	11
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Steven Fish, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2015)

Residency: West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals (2019)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (2023)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven Fish, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Health

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan, Inc.	$663 DURYSTA $317	LUMIGAN $149	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $104	XEN $76	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $17
AbbVie Inc.	$489 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $373	VUITY $84	DURYSTA $25	LUMIGAN $7
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$349 iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $176	iStent inject W $125	iAccess Precision Blade $27	$21
Alcon Vision LLC	$226 Rocklatan $67	CLAREON $52	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $27	Simbrinza $22	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $21	Other $37
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$179 OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $82	OMNI $53	OMNI Surgical System $44
Other	$1,067 Tecnis Simplicity $117	VYZULTA $89	AcrySof $86	Humira $85	AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $71	Other $620

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,808
Education	$120
Gift	$45

Biography

Dr. Steven Fish is a glaucoma specialist in Vista, CA. He obtained his medical school training at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with West Virginia University. Dr. Fish is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. According to Scripps Health, Dr. Fish is currently accepting new patients at his office in Vista, CA.