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Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

8 Arley Way Suite 100
Bluffton, SC 29910

(843) 815-5436

Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease).

Office Locations

8 Arley Way Suite 100
Bluffton, SC 29910

(843) 815-5436

(843) 815-7197

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In The News

“Local ophthalmologist Scott Anfinson was recently awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award by President Barack Obama for his work with EyeCare America, a program that works to restore the...”—"Ophthalmologist's work through public service program garners President's Volunteer Service Award", Island Packet, November 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

intermediate eye exam

In 2023, Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD performed more intermediate eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

prophylaxis

retinal detachment prophylaxis

In 2023, Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD had a list price for photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment, prophylaxis (preventive treatment), and retinal detachment prophylaxis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. 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:

diagnostic B-scan

eye procedures

retinal photocoagulation

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

B-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

photocoagulation

retinal photocoagulation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan, eye procedures, retinal photocoagulation, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, photocoagulation, and retinal photocoagulation 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. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	64
diagnostic imaging	64
doctor visit	244
eye procedures	6797
injections	1128
laser treatment	64
photocoagulation	259
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	64
diagnostic imaging	77
doctor visit	223
eye procedures	6730
injections	1161
laser treatment	64
photocoagulation	223
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	77

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	718
Female	763

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1348
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	641
From 75 to 84	496
85 and over	302
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	53
diagnostic imaging	68
doctor visit	231
eye procedures	6470
injections	1109
laser treatment	53
photocoagulation	226
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	709
Female	759

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1346
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	650
From 75 to 84	488
85 and over	293
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	35
diagnostic imaging	74
doctor visit	162
eye procedures	6445
injections	1152
laser treatment	35
photocoagulation	135
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1298
Female	1500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2562
Black	154
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1240
From 75 to 84	914
85 and over	576
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	31
diagnostic imaging	67
doctor visit	197
eye procedures	6348
injections	1087
laser treatment	31
photocoagulation	196
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	659
Female	719

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1227
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	626
From 75 to 84	454
85 and over	247
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
diagnostic imaging	62
doctor visit	182
eye procedures	6645
injections	1224
laser treatment	17
photocoagulation	148
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	656
Female	716

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1215
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	609
From 75 to 84	498
85 and over	216
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
diagnostic imaging	79
doctor visit	189
eye procedures	7116
injections	1332
laser treatment	17
photocoagulation	115
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	647
Female	749

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1244
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	614
From 75 to 84	523
85 and over	213
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	2
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	70
doctor visit	159
eye procedures	7001
injections	1251
photocoagulation	93
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	623
Female	734

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1215
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	588
From 75 to 84	524
85 and over	202
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	2
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	68
doctor visit	140
eye procedures	5580
injections	1110
photocoagulation	58
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	600
Female	624

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1089
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	518
From 75 to 84	494
85 and over	186
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	46
doctor visit	113
eye procedures	5161
injections	1024
photocoagulation	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	539
Female	584

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	998
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	445
From 75 to 84	486
85 and over	171
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	49
doctor visit	115
eye procedures	4843
injections	976
photocoagulation	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	490
Female	535

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	917
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	462
85 and over	155
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	46
doctor visit	154
eye procedures	4910
injections	1062
photocoagulation	43
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	523

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	911
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	471
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bluffton, SC were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

ablation	40
diagnostic imaging	64
doctor visit	175
eye procedures	6170
injections	1134
laser treatment	40
photocoagulation	129
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	618
Female	683

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	73
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1172
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	34

**Age**
75 to 84	484
85 and over	213
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	558

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	7

Education & Training

He has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$258 Simbrinza $258
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$226 YUTIQ $226
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$126 EYLEA HD $110	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $16
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$125 Izervay $125
Genentech USA, Inc.	$110 VABYSMO $110
Other	$46 OZURDEX $25	ACTHAR $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$891

Biography

Dr. Scott Anfinson practices ophthalmology (eye disease) in Bluffton, SC. He studied medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Michael Anfinson, MD From 2012 - 2023

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