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Darrin James Karcher, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

1183 Westwood Drive
Van Wert, OH 45891

(419) 238-9244

Darrin James Karcher, OD is an optometrist in Van Wert, OH specializing in optometry (primary eye care).

Office Locations

1183 Westwood Drive
Van Wert, OH 45891

(419) 238-9244

(419) 238-4695

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

eye tests

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Darrin James Karcher, OD had a list price for eye tests, 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 Ohio. 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 Affordability:

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

In 2023, Darrin James Karcher, OD had a list price for scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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 Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye exam

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Darrin James Karcher, OD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye exam, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
eye procedures	274

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
eye procedures	1458

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	145

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	32
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40
eye procedures	1636

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	174

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	36
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
eye procedures	2249

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	372

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	84
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	90
eye procedures	2850

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	50
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72
eye procedures	2030

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	37
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
eye procedures	2530

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	219

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	46
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46
eye procedures	1706

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	221

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	42
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
eye procedures	1645

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	189

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	33
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39
eye procedures	336

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	195

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	35
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60
eye procedures	1237

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	40
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Darrin James Karcher, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Darrin James Karcher, OD treated as an optometrist in Van Wert, OH were eye procedures.

doctor visit	58
eye procedures	1631

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD.

**Gender**
Female	196
Male	99

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	86
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	39
75 to 84	85
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Ohio.

Licensed In: Ohio

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$466 Contact Lenses $75	AIR OPTIX $46	DAILIES $19	$326
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$283 Acuvue $205	Soft contact lenses $78
OPTOVUE, INC.	$186 xr $186
Alcon Vision LLC	$141 TOTAL30 $72	Precision 1 $43	DAILIES $12	$14
Coopervision Inc.	$68 Biofinity Contact Lens $30	CVI Contact Lens $23	Clariti Contact Lens $14
Other	$49 BIOTRUE ONE DAY $20	Infuse $17	AdaptDx $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$944
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$250

Biography

Dr. Darrin Karcher practices optometry (primary eye care) in Van Wert, OH. Dr. Karcher obtained a license to practice in Ohio.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Darrin James Karcher, OD From 2012 - 2022

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