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Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD

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(Thomas Hedges, MD)

(106 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Neuro-Ophthalmology

Tufts University School of Medicine (1975)

260 Tremont Street Biewend Building, 9th-11th floors
Boston, MA 02116

(617) 636-5000

Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD is an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and neuro-ophthalmology. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1975 and has 50 years of experience. Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine, Tufts Medical Center Ophthalmology + New England Eye Center – Boston and PRATT OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

260 Tremont Street Biewend Building, 9th-11th floors
Boston, MA 02116

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In The News

“The Alice Stokes Paul 1901 Merit Award went to Thomas Reed Hedges 3d, from the Class of 1967.”—"School Notes", Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2007

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders

In 2023, Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD performed more botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	282
eye procedures	286
injections	82
minimally invasive procedures	82

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	19
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	312
evoked potential test	17
eye procedures	286
hospital care	16
injections	94
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	94

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	33
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	205
evoked potential test	15
eye procedures	236
injections	80
minimally invasive procedures	80

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	48
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	393
injections	67
minimally invasive procedures	67

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	23
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	478
injections	64
minimally invasive procedures	64

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	14
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	396
injections	66
minimally invasive procedures	66

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	26
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	334
injections	65
minimally invasive procedures	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	22
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	312
injections	29
minimally invasive procedures	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	17
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	304
injections	42
minimally invasive procedures	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	13
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121
eye procedures	152
injections	31
minimally invasive procedures	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	21
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA during 2023 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	155
eye procedures	134
injections	45
minimally invasive procedures	45

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	12
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and evoked potential test.

doctor visit	215
evoked potential test	16
eye procedures	301
hospital care	16
injections	60
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	221
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	72
85 and over	22
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	11
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1975. He completed residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - Ophthalmology. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (1975)

Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - Ophthalmology (1979)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medical Center Ophthalmology + New England Eye Center – Boston

PRATT OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC

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. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TMIN Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, TMIN United Healthcare OneCare, TMIN Unicare, Medicaid Wellforce Care Plan ACO (Fallon), Tufts Health Plan, TMIN Fallon Med Adv, Commonwealth Care Alliance, TMIN AllaraCare, TMIN Fallon, TMIN Fallon Navicare SCO, TMIN Aetna, TMIN Mass General Brigham Health Plan and Senior Whole Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TMIN Cigna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

TMIN United Healthcare OneCare

TMIN Unicare

Medicaid Wellforce Care Plan ACO (Fallon)

Tufts Health Plan

TMIN Fallon Med Adv

Commonwealth Care Alliance

TMIN AllaraCare

TMIN Fallon

TMIN Fallon Navicare SCO

TMIN Aetna

TMIN Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Senior Whole Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 106 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas R. Hedges III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

4.7

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH	$7,191 $7,191
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$5,209 $5,209
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$315 EYLEA aflibercept injection $133	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $111	Eylea $71
Amgen Inc.	$212 UPLIZNA $198	TEPEZZA $14
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$128 UPLIZNA $114	TEPEZZA $14
Other	$201 Hizentra $43	ONFI $41	XIIDRA $25	BOTOX $23	VUITY $23	Other $47

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$12,400
Food and Beverage	$856

Biography

Dr. Thomas Hedges sees patients in Boston, MA. His medical specialty is neuro-ophthalmology. After completing medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Hedges performed his residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Patient ratings for Dr. Hedges average 4.5 stars (out of 5). He can accept Blue California, Cigna, and Medicaid, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Hedges has received distinctions including "Top Doctor", Boston Magazine; "Top Doctor," Boston Magazine; and Resident Award for Teaching Excellence, New England Eye Center, TUSM. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Tufts Medicine. Dr. Hedges welcomes new patients at his office inBoston, MA as reported by Tufts Medicine.