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Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD

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Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: comprehensive ophthalmology

1009 S. Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-3937

Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD is affiliated with University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System and ASSOCIATED OPHTHALMOLOGISTS S C.

Office Locations

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

1009 S. Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-3937

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219 N Hammes Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435

(815) 741-3220

(815) 741-3814

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye tests

glaucoma surgery

gonioscopy

intraocular lens implant

laser eye surgery

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

ophthalmic ultrasound

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye tests, glaucoma surgery, gonioscopy, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, ophthalmic ultrasound, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, simple cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. 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:

comprehensive eye exam

corneal pachymetry

eye exam

laser glaucoma surgery

laser trabeculoplasty

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

visual field test

In 2023, Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), eye exam, laser glaucoma surgery, laser trabeculoplasty, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. 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:

intermediate eye exam

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for intermediate 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. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2012 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	15
capsulotomy	81
eye procedures	6971
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	27
laser treatment	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	76
eye procedures	6301
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
laser treatment	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	902
Female	1646

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2321
Black	98
Hispanic	83
Asian	16
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	852
From 75 to 84	1059
85 and over	543
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	62
eye procedures	6127
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
laser treatment	87
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	931
Female	1712

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2385
Black	109
Hispanic	96
Asian	20
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	927
From 75 to 84	1017
85 and over	601
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	65
eye procedures	5770
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
laser treatment	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1722
Female	3130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4380
Black	212
Hispanic	174
Asian	28
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1662
From 75 to 84	1898
85 and over	1146
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	40
eye procedures	5380
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
laser treatment	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	763
Female	1443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1997
Black	91
Hispanic	81
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	821
From 75 to 84	827
85 and over	488
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	37
eye procedures	5211
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
laser treatment	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	778
Female	1457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2000
Black	98
Hispanic	95
Asian	18
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	809
From 75 to 84	850
85 and over	503
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	57
doctor visit	17
eye procedures	5281
laser treatment	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	792
Female	1456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2016
Black	104
Hispanic	86
Asian	17
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	825
From 75 to 84	868
85 and over	484
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	48
eye procedures	5358
laser treatment	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	794
Female	1379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1930
Black	100
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	793
From 75 to 84	842
85 and over	461
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	15
capsulotomy	32
eye procedures	3606
laser treatment	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	546
Female	989

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1357
Black	76
Hispanic	52
Asian	19
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	573
From 75 to 84	584
85 and over	324
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	18
capsulotomy	39
eye procedures	4045
laser treatment	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	540
Female	1047

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1418
Black	62
Hispanic	62
Asian	17
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	579
From 75 to 84	642
85 and over	323
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	94
eye procedures	4017
laser treatment	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	543
Female	1018

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1383
Black	57
Hispanic	68
Asian	15
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	567
From 75 to 84	628
85 and over	327
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

allergy testing	16
capsulotomy	52
doctor visit	55
eye procedures	5278
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	19
laser treatment	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	755
Female	1388

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	91
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	1926
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	80
Other	27

**Age**
75 to 84	837
85 and over	472
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	764

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: ABO and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1986)

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: ABO (1990)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David D. Morimoto, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

ASSOCIATED OPHTHALMOLOGISTS S C

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$675 RESTASIS $230	COMBIGAN $155	ACZONE $142	LUMIGAN $107	BOTOX $12	Other $29
Alcon Vision LLC	$339 Rocklatan $135	Simbrinza $59	ORA $49	Rhopressa $40	AcrySof IQ VIVITY $23	Other $32
Shire North American Group Inc	$246 XIIDRA $246
Allergan, Inc.	$244 LUMIGAN $95	DURYSTA $57	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $51	VUITY $41
AbbVie Inc.	$225 DURYSTA $91	LUMIGAN $60	VUITY $55	ALPHAGAN P $20
Other	$1,404 XIIDRA $167	AmnioGraft $130	Rocklatan $108	LOTEMAX SM $105	TYRVAYA $104	Other $789

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,134

Biography

Dr. David Morimoto specializes in general ophthalmology. Dr. Morimoto's areas of expertise include comprehensive ophthalmology and eye problems. He is affiliated with the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago.