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Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)
Harvard Medical School (1987)
3892 State Street Suite 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD is an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1987 and has 38 years of experience.

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Office Locations

3892 State Street Suite 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-8111
(805) 687-0058
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

epilation for trichiasis

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam
eye exam
intermediate eye exam
scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging
SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD performed more epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye exam, intermediate eye exam, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

eyelid procedures
eye tests
gonioscopy
ophthalmic biometry
visual field test

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eyelid procedures, eye tests, gonioscopy, ophthalmic biometry, and visual field test 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 30
doctor visit 409
eye procedures 2405
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 75
laser treatment 30
ultrasound (sonogram) 27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 237
Female 329
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 457
Black 0
Hispanic 58
Asian 30
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 199
From 75 to 84 210
85 and over 125
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 24
Dementia 11
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 15
doctor visit 266
eye procedures 2369
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 27
laser treatment 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 234
Female 338
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 438
Black 0
Hispanic 70
Asian 37
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 210
From 75 to 84 219
85 and over 121
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 25
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 36
doctor visit 231
eye procedures 2513
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 74
laser treatment 36
ultrasound (sonogram) 18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 466
Female 652
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 836
Black 0
Hispanic 156
Asian 74
Other 26
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 426
From 75 to 84 402
85 and over 222
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 25
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 61
doctor visit 296
eye procedures 2833
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 53
laser treatment 61
ultrasound (sonogram) 25

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 215
Female 304
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 388
Black 0
Hispanic 74
Asian 35
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 192
From 75 to 84 191
85 and over 106
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 63
doctor visit 312
eye procedures 2731
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 39
laser treatment 63
ultrasound (sonogram) 20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 216
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 379
Black 0
Hispanic 61
Asian 33
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 192
From 75 to 84 191
85 and over 89
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 76
doctor visit 326
eye procedures 2873
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 19
laser treatment 76
ultrasound (sonogram) 25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 214
Female 304
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 375
Black 0
Hispanic 76
Asian 38
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 197
From 75 to 84 208
85 and over 84
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 58
doctor visit 344
eye procedures 3238
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 26
laser treatment 99
ultrasound (sonogram) 15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 214
Female 338
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 405
Black 0
Hispanic 82
Asian 35
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 223
From 75 to 84 222
85 and over 84
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 41
doctor visit 288
eye procedures 2112
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 19
laser treatment 73

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 265
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 316
Black 0
Hispanic 69
Asian 25
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 187
From 75 to 84 165
85 and over 76
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 58
doctor visit 280
eye procedures 2419
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 16
laser treatment 98
ultrasound (sonogram) 12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 173
Female 282
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 326
Black 0
Hispanic 62
Asian 33
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 185
From 75 to 84 184
85 and over 70
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 22
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 16
doctor visit 350
eye procedures 2234
laser treatment 16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 184
Female 267
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 327
Black 0
Hispanic 62
Asian 31
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 177
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 20
Dementia 6
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 27
doctor visit 322
eye procedures 2093
laser treatment 27

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 172
Female 257
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 309
Black 0
Hispanic 59
Asian 27
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 181
From 75 to 84 164
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 23
Dementia 5
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, CA were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

capsulotomy 43
doctor visit 311
eye procedures 2529
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 38
laser treatment 54
ultrasound (sonogram) 19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD.

Gender
Male 227
Female 329
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 36
Non-Hispanic White 414
Hispanic 75
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 13
Age
75 to 84 212
85 and over 88
Less than 65 24
65 to 74 216

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1987. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1987)

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Barbara, CA. 

2.6
Overall Rating
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Wilson Chia-Siung Wu, PHD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Alcon Laboratories Inc $1,397 CataractEquipment
$465 		LenSx
$225 		IOL
$214 		Simbrinza
$106 		Cataract Equipment
$106 		Other
$280
Allergan Inc. $785 LUMIGAN
$287 		COMBIGAN
$219 		RESTASIS
$183 		ALPHAGAN P
$52 		BOTOX
$37 		Other
$6
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC $402 VYZULTA
$148 		LOTEMAX SM
$125 		ENVISTA TORIC
$112 		PROLENSA
$18
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $397 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection
$288 		EYLEA aflibercept injection
$109
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. $335 EYLEA aflibercept injection
$223 		Eylea
$112
Other $1,782 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM
$192 		TRULIGN TORIC
$177 		ARGOS
$140 		Hydrus
$134 		Kahook Dual Blade
$126 		Other
$1,013
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $5,060
Education $38

Biography

Dr. Wilson Wu's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). The average patient rating for Dr. Wu is 3.5 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at Harvard Medical School.

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