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Michael David Carson, OD

(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

University of California, Berkeley Optometry (1988)

50 S San Mateo Drive Suite 200
San Mateo, CA 94401

(650) 342-4595

Michael David Carson, OD is an optometrist in San Mateo, CA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from University of California, Berkeley Optometry in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Michael David Carson, OD is affiliated with MID PENINSULA EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

50 S San Mateo Drive Suite 200
San Mateo, CA 94401

(650) 342-4595

(650) 342-3932

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Michael David Carson, OD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

fundus photography

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Michael David Carson, OD had a list price for fundus photography, 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 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 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

eye tests

gonioscopy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Michael David Carson, OD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for eye tests, and gonioscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 Affordability:

eye exam

visual field test

In 2012, Michael David Carson, OD had a list price for eye exam, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	133
eye procedures	206

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	302
eye procedures	495

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	378
eye procedures	637

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	403
eye procedures	689

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	628
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	94
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	303
eye procedures	540

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	47
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	267
eye procedures	515

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	401
eye procedures	736

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	480
eye procedures	814
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	298
eye procedures	569

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
eye procedures	659

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA during 2022 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130
eye procedures	824
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	61
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Michael David Carson, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Michael David Carson, OD treated as an optometrist in San Mateo, CA were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	299
eye procedures	607
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	40
Non-Hispanic White	260
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	23
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	131
85 and over	5
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael David Carson, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Michael David Carson, OD graduated from University of California, Berkeley Optometry in 1988. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Berkeley Optometry (1988)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Michael David Carson, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MID PENINSULA EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS MEDICAL GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Michael David Carson, OD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Michael David Carson, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Mateo, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$629 PROLENSA $231	BESIVANCE $146	VYZULTA $86	LOTEMAX GEL $85	LOTEMAX $47	Other $33
Allergan Inc.	$268 LUMIGAN $175	RESTASIS $71	$22
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$256 LOTEMAX GEL $127	PROLENSA $72	BESIVANCE $40	ZYLET $15	LOTEMAX OINTMENT $2
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$215 XIIDRA $194	Durezol $21
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$185 Soft contact lenses $169	Acuvue $16
Other	$1,167 Rocklatan $120	XIIDRA $113	Tecnis IOL $111	Rhopressa $100	Bromsite $84	Other $639

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,720

Biography

Dr. Michael Carson's specialty is optometry (primary eye care). Patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5).

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Michael David Carson, OD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael David Carson, OD From 2012 - 2022

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