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Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD

(Dr. Joseph K W Hsu, MD)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Georgetown University School of Medicine

8333 Iowa Street Suite 202
Downey, CA 90241

(562) 861-7291

Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD is an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD is affiliated with PIH Health, St. Francis Medical Center and La Palma Intercommunity Hospital.

Office Locations

St. Francis Medical Center

8333 Iowa Street Suite 202
Downey, CA 90241

(562) 861-7291

(562) 923-4617

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan, and ophthalmic ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and eye exam 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 Affordability:

extraocular surgery

fundus photography

intermediate eye exam

lacrimal surgery

lacrimal procedures

punctal occlusion

punctal plug insertion

In 2012, Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD had a list price for extraocular surgery, fundus photography, intermediate eye exam, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, punctal occlusion, and punctal plug insertion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, nursing home care, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	826
eye procedures	2215
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	63
laser treatment	15
nursing home care	502
ultrasound (sonogram)	175

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), nursing home care and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	827
eye procedures	2029
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	37
nursing home care	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	128

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	19
Hispanic	219
Asian	57
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	139
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	28
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	940
eye procedures	2552
injections	107
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	104
laser treatment	18
nursing home care	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	133

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	25
Hispanic	218
Asian	56
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	133
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	55
Dementia	26
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	877
eye procedures	2414
injections	122
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	102
laser treatment	39
nursing home care	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	0
Hispanic	368
Asian	100
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	216
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	57
Dementia	21
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	819
eye procedures	2318
injections	119
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	54
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	170
Asian	55
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	85
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	59
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
diagnostic imaging	44
doctor visit	651
eye procedures	2017
injections	74
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	98

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	12
Hispanic	143
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	74
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	56
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
diagnostic imaging	127
doctor visit	460
eye procedures	1653
injections	49
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
laser treatment	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	177

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	122
Asian	39
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	56
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	54
Dementia	21
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	36
diagnostic imaging	275
doctor visit	549
eye procedures	1984
injections	79
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30
laser treatment	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	310

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	113
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	58
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	54
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
diagnostic imaging	277
doctor visit	424
eye procedures	1571
injections	60
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	317

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	96
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	53
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	52
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	321
doctor visit	485
eye procedures	1682
injections	59
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	368

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	109
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	44
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	50
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	307
doctor visit	466
eye procedures	1717
injections	56
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	351

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	102
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	40
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	56
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	294
doctor visit	445
eye procedures	1573
injections	53
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	338

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	11
Hispanic	102
Asian	40
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	43
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	57
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Downey, CA were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and nursing home care.

capsulotomy	24
diagnostic imaging	235
doctor visit	647
eye procedures	1977
injections	77
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	50
laser treatment	25
nursing home care	176
ultrasound (sonogram)	210

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	44
Non-Hispanic White	149
Hispanic	146
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	125
85 and over	78
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	123

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	8
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Kw Hsu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

PIH Health

St. Francis Medical Center

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$988 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $988
Abbott Laboratories	$389 Optics $282	$107
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$333 iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $180	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $153
TissueTech, Inc.	$300 AmnioGuard $300
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$297 CataractEquipment $60	Ilevro $34	LenSx $30	Cataract Equipment $28	AIR OPTIX $15	Other $129
Other	$1,861 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $248	VYZULTA $165	Hydrus $154	AMPLATZER $149	Rocklatan $149	Other $997

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,970
Education	$149
Gift	$50

Biography

Dr. Joseph Hsu is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). After attending Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Hsu completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. His hospital/clinic affiliations include La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, and PIH Health.

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