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Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD

(Dr. Samuel Eric Seltzer, MD)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Penn State College of Medicine (1983)

400 N Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501

(843) 664-9393

Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD is an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD is affiliated with CLEMSON EYE PA.

Office Locations

3911 Main Street
Loris, SC 29569

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400 N Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501

(843) 664-9393

(843) 664-2460

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

In 2023, Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD performed more simple cataract surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 10%

By Volume:

laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD performed more laser surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

tear osmolarity test

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

corneal pachymetry

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye tests

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic ultrasound

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD performed more tear osmolarity test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye tests, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic ultrasound, simple cataract surgery, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry 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. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC during 2012 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	445
diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	988
excision	37
eye procedures	6725
lab tests	1830
laser treatment	503
ultrasound (sonogram)	173

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC during 2013 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	533
diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	903
excision	33
eye procedures	6404
lab tests	2465
laser treatment	611
ultrasound (sonogram)	124

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	791
Female	1356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1456
Black	667
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1010
From 75 to 84	745
85 and over	233
Less than 65	159

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	441
diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	939
eye procedures	6476
lab tests	2084
laser treatment	480
ultrasound (sonogram)	131

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	739
Female	1334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1394
Black	660
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1014
From 75 to 84	664
85 and over	210
Less than 65	185

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	456
diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	916
eye procedures	5888
lab tests	1339
laser treatment	483
ultrasound (sonogram)	122

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1460
Female	2582

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2758
Black	1234
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2020
From 75 to 84	1312
85 and over	398
Less than 65	312

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	436
diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	748
evoked potential test	33
eye procedures	4639
lab tests	1149
laser treatment	453
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	550
Female	955

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1080
Black	410
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	772
From 75 to 84	498
85 and over	126
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	307
diagnostic imaging	11
doctor visit	751
evoked potential test	91
eye procedures	4211
lab tests	1084
laser treatment	307
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	477
Female	801

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	911
Black	341
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	693
From 75 to 84	399
85 and over	92
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	222
diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	638
evoked potential test	39
eye procedures	3845
lab tests	758
laser treatment	222
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	692

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	793
Black	306
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	615
From 75 to 84	349
85 and over	74
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	246
diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	656
eye procedures	4042
lab tests	868
laser treatment	246
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	680

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	840
Black	288
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	628
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	70
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	205
diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	481
eye procedures	2746
lab tests	712
laser treatment	205
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	623
Black	246
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	54
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	243
doctor visit	890
eye procedures	2413
lab tests	827
laser treatment	243
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	542

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	188
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	459
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	67
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	251
diagnostic imaging	11
doctor visit	872
eye procedures	2200
lab tests	1012
laser treatment	251
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	664
Black	179
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	433
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	68
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Loris, SC were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	344
diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	798
evoked potential test	54
excision	35
eye procedures	4508
lab tests	1284
laser treatment	364
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	906

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	410
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1018
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	479
85 and over	126
Less than 65	103
65 to 74	739

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1983. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (1983)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CLEMSON EYE PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$4,738 CataractEquipment $1,834	Cataract Equipment $1,759	AcrySof $256	LenSx $227	ReSTOR $201	Other $461
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,308 CLAREON $478	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $326	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $172	AcrySof $106	ARGOS $74	Other $152
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$734 Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $506	Tecnis IOL $124	Healon Viscoelastics $92	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $12
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$328 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $328
The Cameron-Ehlen Group, Inc.	$201 MiLoop $201
Other	$472 ACTHAR $109	Healon Viscoelastics $109	OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $88	XIIDRA $38	COMBIGAN $27	Other $99

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,729
Travel and Lodging	$2,952
Education	$98

Research Payments

Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD has received 273 research payments totaling $296,218.

Biography

Dr. Samuel Seltzer's area of specialization is ophthalmology (eye disease). He studied medicine at Penn State College of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel E. Seltzer, MD From 2012 - 2022

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