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Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and Glaucoma

The National University of Iran (1987)

113 Waterworks Way Suite 245
Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 777-5970

Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD is a retina specialist in Irvine, CA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and glaucoma. She graduated from The National University of Iran in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare.

Office Locations

113 Waterworks Way Suite 245
Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 777-5970

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

eye surgery

ophthalmic biometry

In 2024, Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD had a list price for eye surgery, and ophthalmic biometry 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 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

ophthalmic ultrasound

ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, eye procedures, laser eye surgery, laser surgery, laser treatment, ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, ophthalmic ultrasound, and ultrasound (sonogram) 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. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	110
eye procedures	1465
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	104
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121
eye procedures	1640
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	55
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
eye procedures	1572
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	106
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	72
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	124
eye procedures	1834
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	121
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	142
Other	76
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	102
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	104
eye procedures	1738
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	61
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	79
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	71
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
eye procedures	1998
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	90
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	89
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	80
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	116
eye procedures	1958
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	58
laser treatment	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	87
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	83
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	94
eye procedures	1904
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	32
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	87
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	92
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	87
eye procedures	1228
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	26
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	79
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	110
eye procedures	1562
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
laser treatment	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	83
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	85
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	91
eye procedures	1623
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	15
laser treatment	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	89
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	88
eye procedures	1642
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	98
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA during 2024 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	69
eye procedures	1540
laser treatment	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	77
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Irvine, CA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	105
eye procedures	1669
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	61
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	66
Non-Hispanic White	243
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	156
85 and over	39
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	12
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD graduated from The National University of Iran in 1987. She completed residency at Farabi Eye Institute. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: The National University of Iran (1987)

Residency: Farabi Eye Institute (1992)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Zahra Ghiasi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Irvine, CA.

3.4

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$440 LUMIGAN $182	RESTASIS $36	COMBIGAN $20	XEN $17	$185
Allergan, Inc.	$152 DURYSTA $123	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $29
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$139 OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $139
Incyte Corporation	$125 JAKAFI $125
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$124 DEXYCU $124
Other	$462 SYFOVRE $113	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $108	VisuMax $60	Simbrinza $55	LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) $45	Other $81

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,443

Biography

Dr. Zahra Ghiasi practices glaucoma and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) in Irvine, CA. Patient ratings for Dr. Ghiasi average 3.5 stars (out of 5). After completing medical school at The National University of Iran, she performed her residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Ghiasi speaks Persian. She is professionally affiliated with MemorialCare.