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Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD

Accepting New Patients

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

203 Lothrop Street Suite 820
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(412) 647-2152

Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD is an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center, Hartford Hospital, Hartford Healthcare and Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center.

Office Locations

1064 East Main Street
Meriden, CT 06450

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1375 Kings Highway
Fairfield, CT 06824

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203 Lothrop Street Suite 820
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(412) 647-2152

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In The News

“Robert Noecker told CBS News, "The cornea is the most innervated part of the body... That's why it might feel good to have it licked.”—"4 horrific sex-related injuries", Salon, April 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

laser iridectomy

laser iridotomy

laser surgery

laser trabeculoplasty

SCODI of the anterior segment

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

fundus photography

visual field test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD performed more laser iridectomy, laser iridotomy, laser surgery, laser trabeculoplasty, SCODI of the anterior segment (SCODI-A), ultrasound corneal pachymetry, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for fundus photography, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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:

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD had a list price for secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. 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. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
excision	16
eye procedures	1026
laser treatment	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	137

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	20
capsulotomy	14
excision	14
eye procedures	1676
laser treatment	64
photocoagulation	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	123

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	39
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	40
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	14
capsulotomy	24
excision	15
eye procedures	2485
laser treatment	75
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	131

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	42
Hispanic	69
Asian	16
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	60
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	39
capsulotomy	29
excision	26
eye procedures	2823
lab tests	30
laser treatment	132
photocoagulation	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	90
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	504
Female	738

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	960
Black	100
Hispanic	114
Asian	38
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	430
85 and over	190
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lab tests and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	39
capsulotomy	49
excision	85
eye procedures	3356
lab tests	133
laser treatment	213
photocoagulation	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	60

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	65
Hispanic	59
Asian	16
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	140
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
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. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	35
capsulotomy	66
excision	68
eye procedures	3708
lab tests	22
laser treatment	249
photocoagulation	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	117
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	69
Hispanic	62
Asian	15
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	146
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
capsulotomy	53
excision	59
eye procedures	4182
laser treatment	164
photocoagulation	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	233
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	60

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	591
Black	58
Hispanic	57
Asian	13
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	117
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	75
doctor visit	318
excision	58
eye procedures	3387
lab tests	33
laser treatment	152
ultrasound (sonogram)	247
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	72

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	45
Hispanic	60
Asian	13
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	75
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	71
excision	33
eye procedures	2903
lab tests	537
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
laser treatment	133
ultrasound (sonogram)	186
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	67
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	95
doctor visit	1109
excision	43
eye procedures	2530
injections	21
lab tests	154
laser treatment	194
ultrasound (sonogram)	193
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	28
Hispanic	44
Asian	11
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	82
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	111
doctor visit	1028
excision	45
eye procedures	2068
laser treatment	220
ultrasound (sonogram)	152

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	28
Hispanic	44
Asian	16
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	83
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Meriden, CT were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

ablation	26
capsulotomy	54
doctor visit	818
excision	42
eye procedures	2740
injections	21
lab tests	151
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
laser treatment	151
photocoagulation	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	151
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	470
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	54
Other	25

**Age**
75 to 84	206
85 and over	90
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	267

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Residency: University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Vincent's Medical Center

Hartford Hospital

Hartford Healthcare

Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Meriden, CT.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$343,414 LUMIGAN $62,904	COMBIGAN $61,576	ALPHAGAN P $24,063	XEN $5,772	RESTASIS $637	Other $188,462
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$250,960 Simbrinza $179,822	CyPass $23,338	Pazeo $9,615	Ilevro $8,295	Durezol $7,317	Other $22,573
AbbVie Inc.	$124,127 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $47,038	DURYSTA $41,540	COMBIGAN $17,069	LUMIGAN $12,269	ALPHAGAN P $6,025	Other $187
Alcon Vision LLC	$57,932 Hydrus Microstent $52,460	EYSUVIS $2,612	Simbrinza $1,945	Rocklatan $125	AcrySof $50	Other $741
Allergan, Inc.	$48,322 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $29,119	COMBIGAN $8,388	DURYSTA $3,093	ALPHAGAN P $1,250	LUMIGAN $184	Other $6,288
Other	$197,433 VYZULTA $17,631	Travatan Z $15,250	XIIDRA $13,245	Rhopressa $12,417	EYSUVIS $10,020	Other $128,871

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$461,102
Consulting Fee	$374,387
Travel and Lodging	$102,713
Food and Beverage	$35,908
Education	$25,488
Other	$22,590

Research Payments

Dr. Robert John Noecker, MD has received 24 research payments totaling $143,060.

Biography

Dr. Robert Noecker's specialties are general practice and ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Noecker is professionally affiliated with Hartford Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona. Patient ratings for Dr. Noecker average 3.0 stars (out of 5). He welcomes new patients at his office inFairfield, CT as reported by Hartford Healthcare.