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Dr. Prema Abraham, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1989)

2800 Third Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

(605) 341-9190

Dr. Prema Abraham, MD is a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Prema Abraham, MD is affiliated with BLACK HILLS REGIONAL EYE INSTITUTE LLP.

Office Locations

2800 Third Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy

retinal photocoagulation

SCODI of the posterior segment

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

In 2023, Dr. Prema Abraham, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan, eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment, retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, retinal photocoagulation, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within South Dakota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2012, Dr. Prema Abraham, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within South Dakota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	468
eye procedures	6391
injections	1717
photocoagulation	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	480
eye procedures	6074
injections	1572
photocoagulation	64
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	533
Female	753

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	109

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	463
85 and over	322
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	501
eye procedures	6194
injections	1610
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	67
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	753

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	119

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	435
85 and over	314
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	27
doctor visit	639
eye procedures	4979
injections	1357
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1006
Female	1418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	236

**Age**
From 65 to 74	856
From 75 to 84	840
85 and over	580
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	756
eye procedures	5832
injections	1654
laser treatment	16
photocoagulation	89
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	546
Female	771

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1144
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	130

**Age**
From 65 to 74	473
From 75 to 84	433
85 and over	312
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	41
doctor visit	861
eye procedures	6435
injections	2060
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	60
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	587
Female	750

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1188
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	111

**Age**
From 65 to 74	529
From 75 to 84	437
85 and over	283
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	465
eye procedures	7417
injections	2222
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	67
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	572
Female	818

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1218
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	139

**Age**
From 65 to 74	558
From 75 to 84	445
85 and over	302
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	141
eye procedures	7313
injections	2309
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	58
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	602
Female	802

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	115

**Age**
From 65 to 74	566
From 75 to 84	447
85 and over	315
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
eye procedures	7067
injections	2457
photocoagulation	31
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	527
Female	759

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	130

**Age**
From 65 to 74	520
From 75 to 84	413
85 and over	275
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	1059
eye procedures	7074
injections	2863
photocoagulation	56
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	617
Female	864

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1311
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	122

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	496
85 and over	293
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	34
doctor visit	779
eye procedures	7460
injections	3137
photocoagulation	34
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	587
Female	857

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1263
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	120

**Age**
From 65 to 74	592
From 75 to 84	469
85 and over	316
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Prema Abraham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rapid City, SD were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	614
eye procedures	6566
injections	2087
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	55
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	553
Female	776

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1172
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	121
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	443
85 and over	301
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	506

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	8
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Prema Abraham, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1989. She has a state license in South Dakota.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1989)

Licensed In: South Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Prema Abraham, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

BLACK HILLS REGIONAL EYE INSTITUTE LLP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$2,426 Eylea $2,310	EYLEA aflibercept injection $116
US Retina LLC	$2,148 $2,148
Genentech, Inc.	$2,020 LUCENTIS $2,020
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$1,300 ILUVIEN $1,289	$11
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$243 Eylea $181	EYLEA HD $38	EYLEA aflibercept injection $24
Other	$1,128 JETREA $226	OZURDEX $189	AmnioGraft $95	NFC-700 $77	BEOVU $73	Other $469

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,246
Consulting Fee	$2,288
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$2,148
Travel and Lodging	$1,524
Education	$58

Research Payments

Dr. Prema Abraham, MD has received 658 research payments totaling $5,047,833.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Prema Abraham, MD.

US Retina LLC	2020	$8,332.50	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$6,250.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2017	$6,250.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$6,250.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$6,250.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$6,250.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2022	$5,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. Prema Abraham specializes in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and practices in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Abraham studied medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.

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