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Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Rush Medical College

1431 N Western Avenue Suite 410
Chicago, IL 60622

(708) 342-8000

Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD is a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care.

Office Locations

Advocate Health Care

11600 S Kedzie Avenue Suite C
Merrionette Park, IL 60803

(708) 388-8484

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Advocate Health Care

1431 N Western Avenue Suite 410
Chicago, IL 60622

(708) 342-8000

(773) 342-0465

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Advocate Health Care

1525 E 53rd Street Suite 1002
Chicago, IL 60615

(312) 236-6575

(773) 324-3704

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Advocate Health Care

2640 183rd Street
Homewood, IL 60430

(708) 798-6633

(708) 798-6790

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Advocate Health Care

5086 N Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630

(773) 282-2000

(773) 282-5814

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Advocate Health Care

836 W Wellington Avenue 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60657

(773) 296-8000

(773) 296-7787

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Advocate Health Care

9731 165th Street Suite 31
Orland Park, IL 60467

(708) 364-0020

(708) 364-9690

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), 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. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	554
eye procedures	495
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	667
eye procedures	492
laser treatment	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	178
Hispanic	275
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	66
Less than 65	145

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	54
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	572
eye procedures	416
lab tests	144
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	149
Hispanic	226
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	62
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	51
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	373
eye procedures	537

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	710

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	242
Hispanic	400
Asian	72
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	510
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	108
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	53
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	390
eye procedures	550
laser treatment	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	124
Hispanic	232
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	54
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	57
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	370
eye procedures	613
laser treatment	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	115
Hispanic	218
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	67
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	55
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	311
eye procedures	580

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	122
Hispanic	181
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	54
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	54
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	285
eye procedures	643
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	112
Hispanic	174
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	51
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	53
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	115
eye procedures	415

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	79
Hispanic	147
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	35
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	57
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	275
eye procedures	623
laser treatment	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	89
Hispanic	193
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	38
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	55
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	261
eye procedures	613
laser treatment	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	77
Hispanic	150
Asian	34
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	49
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	53
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Merrionette Park, IL were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	379
eye procedures	543
lab tests	144
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	117
Asian / Pacific Islander	25
Non-Hispanic White	167
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	199
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	151
85 and over	53
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	245

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD treated were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD graduated from Rush Medical College. He completed residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Residency: John Stroger Hospital of Cook County

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate Health Care

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Aetna POS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

HFN

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Aetna Medicare POS

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

Aetna NAP - PPO

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD has an average of 1.25 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Harold Michael Sy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Merrionette Park, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$3,284 RESTASIS $1,889	LUMIGAN $335	ALPHAGAN P $248	COMBIGAN $142	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $17	Other $652
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,251 Ilevro $295	Pazeo $273	Simbrinza $270	Travatan Z $54	Durezol $20	Other $339
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$1,050 ENVISTA $193	STELLARIS PC $164	PROLENSA $150	SJO $149	LOTEMAX GEL $145	Other $250
Shire North American Group Inc	$671 XIIDRA $537	$134
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$361 VYZULTA $193	ENVISTA $81	LOTEMAX SM $67	LOTEMAX $20
Other	$2,769 AmnioGraft $181	Travatan Z $167	Rhopressa $159	TearLab Osmolarity System $147	LUMIGAN $141	Other $1,974

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,386

Biography

Dr. Harold Sy practices eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) in Chicago, IL, Homewood, IL, and Orland Park, IL. Dr. Sy (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Filipino and Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He graduated from Rush Medical College and then he performed his residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Sy has received a 1.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He seems to honor Aetna EPO, Blue California, Coventry, and more.