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Dr. William Louis Decker, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1978)

Professional interests include: macular degeneration, retina problems (vitreoretinal diseases)

7737 Southwest Freeway Suite 600
Houston, TX 77074

(713) 777-7145

Dr. William Louis Decker, MD is a retina specialist in Houston, TX specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. William Louis Decker, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital and Memorial Hermann.

Office Locations

11914 Astoria Boulevard Suite 680
Houston, TX 77089

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146 E Hospital Drive Suite 210
Angleton, TX 77515

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7710 Beechnut Street Suite 100
Houston, TX 77074

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7737 Southwest Freeway Suite 600
Houston, TX 77074

(713) 777-7145

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In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

panretinal photocoagulation

In 2023, Dr. William Louis Decker, MD had a list price for panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. William Louis Decker, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

eye procedures

By Affordability:

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

ophthalmic ultrasound

photocoagulation

retinal photocoagulation

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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	14
diagnostic imaging	69
eye procedures	12594
injections	3000
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	337
ultrasound (sonogram)	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
diagnostic imaging	101
eye procedures	12047
injections	2712
laser treatment	17
photocoagulation	338
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	101

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	514
Female	693

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	142
Hispanic	209
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	457
From 75 to 84	396
85 and over	230
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	56
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
diagnostic imaging	86
eye procedures	10993
injections	2627
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	181
ultrasound (sonogram)	86

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	503
Female	641

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	765
Black	121
Hispanic	189
Asian	52
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	443
From 75 to 84	371
85 and over	214
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	55
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	81
doctor visit	15
eye procedures	11273
injections	2808
photocoagulation	162
ultrasound (sonogram)	81

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	994
Female	1270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1486
Black	240
Hispanic	378
Asian	116
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	858
From 75 to 84	724
85 and over	474
Less than 65	208

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	86
eye procedures	11127
injections	2786
photocoagulation	104
ultrasound (sonogram)	86

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	736
Black	122
Hispanic	180
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	371
85 and over	222
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	54
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	56
eye procedures	10294
injections	2583
photocoagulation	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	461
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	670
Black	107
Hispanic	152
Asian	57
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	375
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	211
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	54
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	62
eye procedures	8970
injections	2173
photocoagulation	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	100
Hispanic	154
Asian	56
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	220
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	55
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	65
eye procedures	8336
injections	1879
photocoagulation	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	97
Hispanic	144
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	279
85 and over	207
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	52
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	98
eye procedures	6109
injections	1363
photocoagulation	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	98

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	87
Hispanic	106
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	159
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	62
doctor visit	132
eye procedures	5004
injections	1019
photocoagulation	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	75
Hispanic	97
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	139
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	51
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	56
doctor visit	112
eye procedures	4584
injections	957
photocoagulation	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	55
Hispanic	89
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	123
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	50
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

ablation	14
diagnostic imaging	74
doctor visit	86
eye procedures	9211
injections	2173
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	137
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	435
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	104
Asian / Pacific Islander	50
Non-Hispanic White	641
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	154
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	316
85 and over	199
Less than 65	83
65 to 74	368

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Louis Decker, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Louis Decker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. William Louis Decker, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (1980)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Louis Decker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital

Memorial Hermann

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. William Louis Decker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Community Health Choice Chip, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William Louis Decker, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

Employers Health Network

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

WellPoint

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Community Health Choice Chip

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Community Health Choice Star

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$433 RESTASIS $129	COMBIGAN $111	LUMIGAN $77	BOTOX $36	ACZONE $17	Other $63
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$172 Ilevro $95	Pataday $43	Simbrinza $22	Pazeo $12
Genentech USA, Inc.	$150 LUCENTIS $75	VABYSMO $75
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$107 Eylea $81	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $26
Katena Products, Inc.	$102 $102
Other	$329 VUITY $61	CIRRUS HD-OCT $42	BESIVANCE $41	CLARUS $40	AmnioGuard $38	Other $106

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,293

Biography

Dr. William Decker is a specialist in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) in Houston, TX and Angleton, TX. Clinical interests for Dr. Decker include macular degeneration. He usually honors WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Decker is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Decker trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital.