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Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

1125 S Beverly Drive Suite 710
Los Angeles, CA 90035

(310) 275-6179

Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD is an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

1125 S Beverly Drive Suite 710
Los Angeles, CA 90035

(310) 275-6179

(310) 278-7592

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

In 2023, Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD had a list price for intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, and intravitreal injection 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 Volume:

lacrimal surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

epilation for trichiasis

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye injection

eye tests

fundus photography

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD performed more lacrimal surgery, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) 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, epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye injection, eye tests, fundus photography, 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 Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	42
capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	313
eye procedures	2588
incision and drainage	42
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	151
laser treatment	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	120

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	602
evoked potential test	40
eye procedures	2155
injections	18
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	133

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	445
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	839
Black	57
Hispanic	61
Asian	25
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	176
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	677
evoked potential test	21
eye procedures	1847
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	106
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	82

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	468
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	883
Black	46
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	356
85 and over	185
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	579
evoked potential test	46
eye procedures	1796
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	908
Female	1094

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1698
Black	82
Hispanic	100
Asian	60
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	852
From 75 to 84	660
85 and over	362
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	698
eye procedures	1845
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	116

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	471
Female	597

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	873
Black	54
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	473
From 75 to 84	343
85 and over	183
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	34
capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	762
eye procedures	1756
incision and drainage	34
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	97
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	90

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	599

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	906
Black	52
Hispanic	46
Asian	32
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	484
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	180
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	26
capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	936
eye procedures	1766
incision and drainage	26
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	95
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	91

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	453
Female	578

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	853
Black	52
Hispanic	48
Asian	29
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	377
85 and over	160
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, injections and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	41
capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	878
eye procedures	2230
incision and drainage	41
injections	52
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	91
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	470
Female	597

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	893
Black	49
Hispanic	46
Asian	26
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	469
From 75 to 84	377
85 and over	173
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, abscess drainage and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	52
capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	752
eye procedures	1596
incision and drainage	52
injections	25
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	81
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	765
Black	50
Hispanic	41
Asian	31
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	428
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	138
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, abscess drainage and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	73
capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	740
eye procedures	1990
incision and drainage	73
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	123
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	490
Female	606

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	920
Black	51
Hispanic	39
Asian	24
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	487
From 75 to 84	398
85 and over	174
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, abscess drainage and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	66
capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	711
eye procedures	2272
incision and drainage	66
injections	62
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	196
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	467
Female	625

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	901
Black	56
Hispanic	39
Asian	40
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	397
85 and over	189
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abscess drainage.

abscess drainage	47
capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	695
evoked potential test	35
eye procedures	1985
incision and drainage	47
injections	39
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	112
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	577

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	24
Non-Hispanic White	866
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	46
Other	44

**Age**
75 to 84	358
85 and over	174
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	448

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

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.83 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert David Sacks, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$311 LUMIGAN $151	RESTASIS $61	$98
Shire North American Group Inc	$272 XIIDRA $97	$175
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$204 Simbrinza $112	NoProduct $45	Ilevro $11	$37
Lumenis BE inc	$160 OptiLight $160
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$143 TEARCARE SYSTEM $143
Other	$415 DURYSTA $90	xr $74	Acuvue $46	None Specified $39	ZIOPTAN $18	Other $147

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,205
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150
Education	$111
Gift	$39

Biography

Dr. Robert Sacks specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). After attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Sacks include eye problems. The average patient rating for Dr. Sacks is 4.0 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Unfortunately, according to Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Sacks is not currently accepting new patients.