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Dr. Rafael Medina, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Professional interests include: eye injury, macular degeneration, inflammation, and more.

1 Atwell Road
Cooperstown, NY 13326

(607) 547-3456

Dr. Rafael Medina, MD is an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Rafael Medina, MD is affiliated with Bassett Healthcare Network.

Office Locations

Bassett Healthcare Network

1 Atwell Road
Cooperstown, NY 13326

(607) 547-3456

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Bassett Healthcare Network

140 Burwell Street
Little Falls, NY 13365

(315) 823-1000

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Bassett Healthcare Network

321 East Albany Street
Herkimer, NY 13350

(315) 867-2700

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

corneal topography

visual field test

In 2023, Dr. Rafael Medina, MD had a list price for corneal topography, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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 tests

ophthalmic imaging

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Rafael Medina, MD had a list price for eye tests, ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, 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 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2012 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26
eye procedures	319
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
eye procedures	211

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	11
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	63
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	90
eye procedures	188
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	61
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25
eye procedures	189

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	58
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
eye procedures	920
lab tests	275
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	36
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	69
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	17
excision	57
eye procedures	1972
lab tests	358
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	141
laser treatment	68
plastic surgery procedures	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	634
Black	35
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	107
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	71
excision	19
eye procedures	1222
lab tests	212
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	66
laser treatment	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	31
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	94
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	332
eye procedures	349
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	39
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	403
eye procedures	961
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	79
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	366
eye procedures	939
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	83
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2022 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	148
eye procedures	163
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	18
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY during 2023 were eye procedures, injections and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	486
eye procedures	475
injections	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	50
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rafael Medina, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cooperstown, NY were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and injections.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	178
excision	38
eye procedures	659
injections	59
lab tests	281
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	86
laser treatment	34
plastic surgery procedures	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD.

**Gender**
Female	216
Male	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	300
Hispanic	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	45
75 to 84	106
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Rafael Medina, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rafael Medina, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bassett Healthcare Network

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Rafael Medina, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Fidelis Care, Aetna, WellCare Medicare Advantage, EmblemHealth, MultiPlan, MVP Health Care, Medicare Advantage, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare, Blue Shield of Northeastern NY - HealthNow (BSNENY), Empire Plan for NYS Employees (NYSHIP), Veterans Health Administration (VA approval required for all services), Martin's Point, Excellus BCBS, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP) and Univera.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rafael Medina, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Fidelis Care

Aetna

WellCare Medicare Advantage

EmblemHealth

MultiPlan

MVP Health Care

Medicare Advantage

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

United Healthcare

Blue Shield of Northeastern NY - HealthNow (BSNENY)

Empire Plan for NYS Employees (NYSHIP)

Veterans Health Administration (VA approval required for all services)

Martin's Point

Excellus BCBS

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

Univera

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rafael Medina, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rafael Medina, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cooperstown, NY.

3.5

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$490 ENVISTA $448	ZYLET $23	PROLENSA $18
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$170 Rhopressa $160	Rocklatan $10
Shire North American Group Inc	$156 XIIDRA $156
TissueTech, Inc.	$153 AmnioGuard $153
Allergan, Inc.	$152 DURYSTA $80	LUMIGAN $72
Other	$903 ACTIVEFOCUS $108	Optics $105	LenSx $102	OZURDEX $101	Omidria $100	Other $386

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,585
Travel and Lodging	$301
Education	$118
Entertainment	$20

Biography

Dr. Rafael Medina specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. Areas of expertise for Dr. Medina include macular degeneration, glaucoma, and inflammation. Blue California, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and Fidelis Care appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Medina takes. Dr. Medina's hospital/clinic affiliations include Ellis Medicine and Bassett Healthcare Network.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Medina, MD From 2012 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography