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Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1991)

5441 Health Center Drive
Abilene, TX 79606

(325) 673-9806

Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD is a retina specialist in Abilene, TX specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD is affiliated with Abilene Regional Medical Center, Hendrick Health and Hendrick Medical Center.

Office Locations

5441 Health Center Drive
Abilene, TX 79606

(325) 673-9806

(325) 673-9809

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary surgical posterior capsulotomy

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

In 2023, Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary surgical posterior capsulotomy, and vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

retinal photocoagulation

In 2023, Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD performed more eye procedures, and retinal photocoagulation procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

By Affordability:

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD performed more intravitreal drug injection, and photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, fundus photography, and ophthalmic ultrasound 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. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	29
capsulotomy	24
diagnostic imaging	73
doctor visit	198
eye procedures	12004
injections	1769
laser treatment	29
photocoagulation	416
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	23
capsulotomy	28
diagnostic imaging	107
doctor visit	221
eye procedures	11179
injections	1360
laser treatment	23
photocoagulation	389
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	107

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	975
Female	1406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2060
Black	42
Hispanic	249
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	825
From 75 to 84	855
85 and over	526
Less than 65	175

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	21
capsulotomy	13
diagnostic imaging	78
doctor visit	152
eye procedures	11329
injections	1545
laser treatment	21
photocoagulation	374
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	944
Female	1398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1997
Black	50
Hispanic	255
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	809
From 75 to 84	869
85 and over	489
Less than 65	175

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	31
diagnostic imaging	41
doctor visit	177
eye procedures	11493
injections	1654
laser treatment	31
photocoagulation	335
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	1946
Female	2736

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4018
Black	104
Hispanic	486
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1588
From 75 to 84	1762
85 and over	1010
Less than 65	322

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	20
diagnostic imaging	78
doctor visit	236
eye procedures	12035
injections	1583
laser treatment	35
photocoagulation	478
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	1048
Female	1510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2186
Black	55
Hispanic	274
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	863
From 75 to 84	968
85 and over	559
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	64
doctor visit	187
eye procedures	12451
injections	1570
photocoagulation	357
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	983
Female	1443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2048
Black	51
Hispanic	289
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	870
From 75 to 84	891
85 and over	504
Less than 65	161

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	117
eye procedures	10616
injections	1409
photocoagulation	262
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	818
Female	1201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1678
Black	46
Hispanic	258
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	741
From 75 to 84	737
85 and over	411
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	42
doctor visit	106
eye procedures	10611
injections	1250
photocoagulation	296
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	829
Female	1185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1652
Black	47
Hispanic	275
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	753
From 75 to 84	728
85 and over	418
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	41
doctor visit	118
eye procedures	8254
injections	1006
photocoagulation	161
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	729
Female	1062

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1497
Black	34
Hispanic	228
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	699
From 75 to 84	612
85 and over	360
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	28
doctor visit	117
eye procedures	8608
injections	1146
photocoagulation	153
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	724
Female	1010

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1507
Black	26
Hispanic	173
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	687
From 75 to 84	616
85 and over	349
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	763
eye procedures	7406
injections	1162
photocoagulation	145
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	695
Female	981

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1492
Black	17
Hispanic	136
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	674
From 75 to 84	577
85 and over	360
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD treated as a retina specialist in Abilene, TX were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

ablation	24
capsulotomy	20
diagnostic imaging	58
doctor visit	217
eye procedures	10544
injections	1404
laser treatment	27
photocoagulation	306
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	1266
Male	881

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	42
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	1830
Hispanic	238
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	18

**Age**
85 and over	453
75 to 84	783
Less than 65	137
65 to 74	773

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1991. He completed residency at University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1991)

Residency: University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abilene Regional Medical Center

Hendrick Health

Hendrick Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Abilene, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech, Inc.	$65,181 LUCENTIS $32,174	Non-Covered Product $23,051	NonCovered Product $9,855	$102
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG	$35,618 Non-Covered Product $35,618
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$15,300 EYSUVIS $13,600	INVELTYS $1,700
Roche TCRC, Inc.	$13,327 Non-Covered Product $927	$12,400
Allergan Inc.	$2,763 OZURDEX $168	LUMIGAN $16	NATRELLE 410 IMPLANTS $14	COMBIGAN $13	$2,552
Other	$3,752 Non-Covered Product $1,057	SUSVIMO $264	LUCENTIS $251	OZURDEX $188	STELLARIS PC $187	Other $1,806

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$114,675
Travel and Lodging	$10,623
Food and Beverage	$5,708
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,902
Entertainment	$19
Other	$15

Research Payments

Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD has received 922 research payments totaling $13,781,925.

Biography

Dr. Sunil Patel specializes in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and practices in Abilene, TX. He is professionally affiliated with Abilene Regional Medical Center and Hendrick Health. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC).

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil S. Patel, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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