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Dr. William John Bigham, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

1317-a Ynez Place
Coronado, CA 92118

(619) 435-8800

Dr. William John Bigham, MD is an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. William John Bigham, MD is affiliated with Outpatient Surgery Center of La Jolla.

Office Locations

1317-a Ynez Place
Coronado, CA 92118

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

extraocular surgery

In 2023, Dr. William John Bigham, MD had a list price for extraocular surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

punctal plug insertion

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2013, Dr. William John Bigham, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eyelid procedures, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, punctal occlusion, punctal plug insertion, 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 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	48
doctor visit	790
eye procedures	867
laser treatment	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	715
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	317
85 and over	170
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	860
eye procedures	889
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	721
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	845
eye procedures	898
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	670
Female	922

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1444
Black	22
Hispanic	64
Asian	32
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	634
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	11
doctor visit	952
eye procedures	976
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
laser treatment	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	92

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	778
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	18
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	352
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	712
eye procedures	861
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	119

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	672
eye procedures	764
laser treatment	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	583
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	562
eye procedures	730
laser treatment	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	105

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	100
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	524
eye procedures	704
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	86

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	112
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	689
eye procedures	914
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	57
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	60

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	688
eye procedures	717
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	50
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	558
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	613
eye procedures	746
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	77
laser treatment	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William John Bigham, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William John Bigham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Coronado, CA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	718
eye procedures	824
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	50
laser treatment	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	69

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD.

**Gender**
Female	429
Male	302

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	668
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	308
85 and over	34
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	260

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William John Bigham, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William John Bigham, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Outpatient Surgery Center of La Jolla

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$801 CLAREON $271	Wavelight Refractive Suite $144	Verion $132	AcrySof $75	ARGOS $69	Other $111
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$616 Centurion $214	ReSTOR $131	Cataract Equipment $76	AcrySof $67	Luxor $28	Other $100
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$400 TECNIS Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs $124	Tecnis Symfony IOL $123	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $101	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $36	Tecnis IOL $16
TissueTech, Inc.	$314 AmnioGuard $314
Shire North American Group Inc	$297 XIIDRA $297
Other	$795 Medical Optics $169	Healon Viscoelastics $124	ForeseeHome $35	DEXTENZA $32	TYRVAYA $26	Other $408

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,199
Education	$24

Biography

Dr. William Bigham, who practices in Coronado, CA, is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Bigham is professionally affiliated with Outpatient Surgery Center of La Jolla.

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