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Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease), Optometry (Primary Eye Care), General Practice and Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: retina problems (vitreoretinal diseases), eye trauma, vitreous problems

518 West Avenue
Tallmadge, OH 44278

(216) 297-3230

Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease), optometry (primary eye care), general practice and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD is affiliated with Summa Akron City Hospital, University Hospitals, Summa Health System, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, Brainard Surgery Center, CEI PHYSICIANS PSC, LLC, Novus Clinic, University Hospitals Westlake Surgery Center and University Hospitals Wright Surgery Center.

Office Locations

518 West Avenue
Tallmadge, OH 44278

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37500 Harvest Drive
Avon, OH 44011

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University Hospitals

1155 State Route 303
Streetsboro, OH 44241

(216) 297-3230

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3510 Manchester Road
Akron, OH 44319

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3632 W Market Street Suite 101
Fairlawn, OH 44333

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5500 Ridge Road Suite 208
Parma, OH 44129

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6390 Pearl Road
Parma Heights, OH 44130

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6690 Beta Drive Suite 312
Mayfield Village, OH 44143

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 10%

By Volume:

injections

In 2023, Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens replacement surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, and lens replacement 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. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	26
eye procedures	3541
hospital care	30
injections	515
inpatient care	30
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
eye procedures	3378
injections	559
photocoagulation	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	597
Black	69
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	160
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	48
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
eye procedures	3078
hospital care	14
injections	533
inpatient care	14
photocoagulation	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	52
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	145
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	47
eye procedures	2855
injections	527
photocoagulation	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	632

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	940
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	276
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	70
eye procedures	3100
injections	634
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	152
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	61
eye procedures	3308
injections	714
photocoagulation	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	134
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	49
eye procedures	2940
injections	595
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	115
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
eye procedures	3101
injections	676
photocoagulation	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
vascular procedures	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	108
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	53
eye procedures	2884
injections	649
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	89
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	912
eye procedures	1766
injections	556

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	82
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1017
eye procedures	1477
injections	547

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	80
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and hospital care.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	284
eye procedures	2857
hospital care	22
injections	591
inpatient care	22
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	19
vascular procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	467
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	166
85 and over	121
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	200

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. He is certified by the Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center (2000)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Donald Charles Stephens III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Summa Akron City Hospital

University Hospitals

Summa Health System

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center

Brainard Surgery Center

CEI PHYSICIANS PSC, LLC

Novus Clinic

University Hospitals Westlake Surgery Center

University Hospitals Wright Surgery Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Coopervision Inc.	$906 Multiple Brands Contact Lens $500	Non-Product Brand Specific $295	CVI Contact Lens $111
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$215 Bromsite $159	CEQUA $35	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$165 Eylea $165
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.	$80 TYRVAYA $80
Shire North American Group Inc	$78 XIIDRA $78
Other	$266 OZURDEX $71	Hydrus Microstent $34	Simbrinza $23	LUCENTIS $19	Acuvue $19	Other $101

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$906
Food and Beverage	$805

Biography

Dr. Donald Stephens sees patients in Tallmadge, OH, Mayfield Village, OH, and Parma Heights, OH. His medical specialties are general practice, vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous), and optometry (primary eye care). Dr. Stephens (or staff) speaks Spanish and Italian. His clinical interests include eye trauma, vitreous problems, and surgical procedures. Dr. Stephens is professionally affiliated with the University Hospitals and Summa Akron City Hospital. He attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Montefiore Medical Center for residency. Dr. Stephens's practice in Tallmadge, OH is open to new patients as reported by Yext.

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