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Dr. Karen Rule, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

453 E Lancaster Avenue
Shillington, PA 19607

(610) 775-3321

Dr. Karen Rule, OD is an optometrist in Shillington, PA specializing in optometry (primary eye care).

Office Locations

453 E Lancaster Avenue
Shillington, PA 19607

(610) 775-3321

(610) 775-8542

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Karen Rule, OD performed more anterior segment surgery, and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2023, Dr. Karen Rule, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Karen Rule, OD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	250

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59
eye procedures	223

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	122

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72
eye procedures	296

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	137

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85
eye procedures	334

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
eye procedures	393

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84
eye procedures	562

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99
eye procedures	701

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	457
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106
eye procedures	691

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
eye procedures	662

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
eye procedures	720

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	180
eye procedures	704

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Rule, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karen Rule, OD treated as an optometrist in Shillington, PA were eye procedures.

doctor visit	96
eye procedures	503

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	313
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	117
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	207

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Rule, OD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Optos, Inc.	$1,308 scanning laser ophthalmoscope $1,308
optos plc	$1,076 scanning laser ophthalmoscope $1,076
Allergan Inc.	$501 RESTASIS $211	LUMIGAN $124	BOTOX $101	$64
Shire North American Group Inc	$350 XIIDRA $325	$25
Coopervision Inc.	$300 MyDay Contact Lens $185	CVI Contact Lens $60	Multiple Brands Contact Lens $54
Other	$1,093 CEQUA $219	AdaptDx $133	BIOTRUE ONE DAY $125	Oxervate $124	ULTRA $98	Other $394

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,234
Food and Beverage	$2,162
Education	$185
Gift	$32
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$15

Biography

Dr. Karen Rule specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Shillington, PA. Dr. Rule has obtained a license to practice in Pennsylvania.

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