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Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and General Ophthalmology

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

1517 Nicholasville Road Suite 101, Doctors Park
Lexington, KY 40503

(859) 277-4403

Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD is an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY specializing in ophthalmic plastic surgery and general ophthalmology. He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health.

Office Locations

1517 Nicholasville Road Suite 101, Doctors Park
Lexington, KY 40503

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

blepharoptosis repair

eyelid lesion excision

intermediate eye exam

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection

botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD performed more blepharoptosis (droopy eyelid) repair, eyelid lesion excision, and intermediate eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for botulinum toxin injection, botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders, canalicular probing, chemodenervation, eye tests, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, tear duct probing, 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 Volume:

eyelid surgery

upper lid blepharoplasty

By Affordability:

eyelid surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD performed more eyelid surgery, and upper lid blepharoplasty procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eyelid 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
eye procedures	22
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	13
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
eye procedures	50

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	36
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2015 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	12
doctor visit	243
excision	44
eye procedures	269
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
plastic surgery procedures	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	656
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	134
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2016 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	16
doctor visit	241
excision	83
eye procedures	562
injections	21
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	21
plastic surgery procedures	140
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	83

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	80
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2017 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	22
doctor visit	323
excision	99
eye procedures	635
injections	41
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	41
plastic surgery procedures	126
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	99

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	69
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2018 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	288
excision	70
eye procedures	522
injections	30
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	30
plastic surgery procedures	147
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	70

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	59
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2019 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	241
excision	55
eye procedures	532
injections	48
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	48
plastic surgery procedures	164
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	282

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	51
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2020 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	201
excision	27
eye procedures	366
injections	41
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	41
plastic surgery procedures	123
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	47
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2021 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	14
doctor visit	225
excision	62
eye procedures	363
injections	33
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	33
plastic surgery procedures	113
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	36
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2022 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	302
excision	55
eye procedures	249
injections	38
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	38
plastic surgery procedures	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	51
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Lexington, KY were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

cyst removal	16
doctor visit	217
excision	61
eye procedures	357
hospital care	32
injections	36
inpatient care	32
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
plastic surgery procedures	121
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	61
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	325
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	122
85 and over	57
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	183

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD From 2013 - 2022

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed residency at West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Residency: West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$339 AVEIR $175	ADVISOR $163
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.	$126 Spectralis $126
Allergan Inc.	$112 RESTASIS $89	LUMIGAN $24

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$577

Biography

Dr. Justin Saunders is a specialist in general ophthalmology and ophthalmic plastic surgery. He works in Lexington, KY. After attending the University of Kentucky College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with West Virginia University. His professional affiliations include Baptist Health Lexington and Baptist Health. Dr. Saunders has an open panel in Lexington, KY according to CommonSpirit Health.

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD From 2013 - 2022

Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography

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