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Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD

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Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Emory University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular degeneration, pterygium, and more.

38707 Stivers Street
Fremont, CA 94536

(510) 794-0660

Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD is a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health, Washington Hospital Healthcare System and Hill Physicians.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

38707 Stivers Street
Fremont, CA 94536

(510) 794-0660

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Hill Physicians

38707 Stivers Street
Ste B Fremont, CA 94536

(510) 794-0660

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Some issues Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 Affordability:

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD had a list price for ophthalmic ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and eye exam 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. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	940
eye procedures	1358
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	98

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	195
eye procedures	383
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	46
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40
eye procedures	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	14
eye procedures	683
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	26
Hispanic	77
Asian	86
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	62
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

excision	16
eye procedures	1306
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	117
Asian	177
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	111
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
excision	17
eye procedures	1322
laser treatment	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	18
Hispanic	137
Asian	151
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	115
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2017
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	383
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	414
Black	34
Hispanic	171
Asian	262
Other	74
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	167
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1133
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	118
Asian	137
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	104
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

excision	23
eye procedures	1351
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	28
Hispanic	100
Asian	154
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	85
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	45
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
eye procedures	1588
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	38
Hispanic	117
Asian	189
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	112
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	48
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA during 2023 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1600
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	43
Hispanic	135
Asian	183
Other	78
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	101
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	48
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Fremont, CA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and excision.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	297
excision	18
eye procedures	1162
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	113
Non-Hispanic White	200
Hispanic	81
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	33

**Age**
75 to 84	167
85 and over	75
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	195

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed residency at California Pacific Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

Residency: California Pacific Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Washington Hospital Healthcare System

Hill Physicians

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. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, SCAN Health Plan, Anthem, Health Net, Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Vincent Lavalles Ray, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

UnitedHealthcare

SCAN Health Plan

Anthem

Health Net

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

Central Health Plan

CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)

Canopy Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$375 iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $205	iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model G2-M-IS $170
TissueTech, Inc.	$349 AmnioGuard $349
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$203 VYZULTA $151	LOTEMAX GEL $29	BESIVANCE $23
OPTOVUE, INC.	$112 xr $112
Avedro Inc.	$87 Photrexa $87
Other	$276 XIIDRA $43	IYUZEH $40	BESIVANCE $38	Rhopressa $25	AmnioGraft $25	Other $107

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,385
Education	$18

Biography

Dr. Vincent Ray is a specialist in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He works in Fremont, CA and Ste B Fremont, CA. Dr. Ray's areas of expertise include deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), pterygium, and LASIK. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem. He attended Emory University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at California Pacific Medical Center. He is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Washington Hospital, and Hill Physicians. Dr. Ray has an open panel in Ste B Fremont, CA according to Hill Physicians.