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Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD

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(Dr. Walter Harris, M.D.)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cataracts

2000 Hamilton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130

1-877-289-4557

Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Wills Eye Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Office Locations

2000 Hamilton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130

(215) 545-5001

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255 S 17th Street Suite 1002
Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 545-5001

(215) 545-5763

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3340 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145

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840 Walnut Street Suite 1230
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye tests

ophthalmic imaging

ophthalmic ultrasound

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

ultrasound

In 2024, Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD had a list price for eye tests, ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, ophthalmic ultrasound, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and ultrasound (sonogram) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

corneal pachymetry

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

fundus photography

gonioscopy

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, fundus photography, gonioscopy, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145
eye procedures	1289
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	137
eye procedures	1569
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14
laser treatment	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	104

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	415
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	79
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	178
eye procedures	1341
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	82

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	400
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	77
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
doctor visit	124
eye procedures	1622
laser treatment	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	384
Female	714

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	810
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	570
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	140
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	231
eye procedures	1491
laser treatment	49

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	399
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	64
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	41
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	88
eye procedures	1633
laser treatment	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	425
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	76
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	104
eye procedures	1482
laser treatment	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	375
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	68
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26
eye procedures	945

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	295
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	50
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	13
eye procedures	1203
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	307
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	43
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	3
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	151
eye procedures	1205
laser treatment	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	328
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	41
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	273
eye procedures	1241
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	326
Hispanic	11
Asian	12
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	38
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	377
eye procedures	1143
laser treatment	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	309
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	40
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	37
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2024 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	34
doctor visit	249
eye procedures	1130
laser treatment	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	258
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	45
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD in 2024

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	161
eye procedures	1330
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	13
laser treatment	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Female	332
Male	173

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	357
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	120
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	58
75 to 84	142
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	263

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	13
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

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. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Workers' Compensation, CIGNA Commercial, Aetna Medicare, Humana, Keystone 65 HMO, Personal Choice, Medicare FFS, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans and Personal Choice 65.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Workers' Compensation

CIGNA Commercial

Aetna Medicare

Humana

Keystone 65 HMO

Personal Choice

Medicare FFS

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

Personal Choice 65

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$596 RESTASIS $329	LUMIGAN $18	ACZONE $15	$233
Alcon Vision LLC	$446 Rocklatan $106	AcrySof $96	ARGOS $69	Clareon PanOptix Pro $34	Hydrus Microstent $33	Other $108
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$407 OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $142	OMNI $140	OMNI Surgical System $107	SION SURGICAL INSTRUMENT $18
Abbott Laboratories	$403 Optics $362	Healon Viscoelastics $41
AbbVie Inc.	$355 LUMIGAN $229	VUITY $54	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $25	ALPHAGAN P $24	DURYSTA $21
Other	$3,480 XIIDRA $390	VYZULTA $256	AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $248	XDEMVY $201	TYRVAYA $152	Other $2,234

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,646
Education	$40

Biography

Dr. Walter Harris' specialty is general ophthalmology. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Dr. Harris attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has a special interest in cataracts. Patient ratings for Dr. Harris average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Geisinger Health Plan, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Harris is affiliated with Wills Eye Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He has an open panel in Philadelphia, PA according to Jefferson Health.