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Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD

(Judith R Darrow, OD)

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Specializes in: Physician and Optometry (Primary Eye Care)
Professional interests include: eye problems, contact lenses, cornea problems
1 Boston Medical Center Place
Boston, MA 02118

Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD is a physician provider in Boston, MA specializing in physician and optometry (primary eye care). Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

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Office Locations

1 Boston Medical Center Place
Boston, MA 02118
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Some issues Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2024

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam
eye exam

In 2012, Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 34
eye procedures 67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 17
eye procedures 75

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 50
Female 69
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 63
Black 0
Hispanic 35
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2013

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 45
eye procedures 115

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 80
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 84
Black 0
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2014

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 36
eye procedures 77

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 104
Black 0
Hispanic 72
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2015

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 41
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 29
eye procedures 67

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 32
Female 55
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 32
Black 25
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2016

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 28
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 49
eye procedures 120

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 79
Black 27
Hispanic 34
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2017

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 26
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 51
eye procedures 140

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 101
Black 29
Hispanic 31
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2018

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 33
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 53
eye procedures 126

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 22
Hispanic 27
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 12
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2019

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 13
eye procedures 71

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 76
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 77
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2020

Hypertension 40
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 33
eye procedures 71

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 33
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 55
Black 0
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 37
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2021

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 18
eye procedures 61

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 48
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 30
Black 18
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 23
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2022

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 17
eye procedures 41

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 27
Female 29
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 21
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2023

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 15
eye procedures 40

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 45
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 25
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 13
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD in 2024

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA were eye procedures.

doctor visit 31
eye procedures 82

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 70
Ethnicity
Black / African American 9
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 59
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 25
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 4
85 and over 0
Less than 65 39
65 to 74 42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Dementia 1
Cancer 3

Education & Training

She has a state license in Massachusetts.

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Boston Medical Center

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. Judith R. Darrow, OD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BCBSMA: Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan (PPO Network Company): Primary PPO Network, United Healthcare: Commercial & SCO, Unicare: Commonwealth Indemnity Plan (formerly GIC), Humana, Cigna: HealthSource Preferred, Tufts Health Public Plans (THPP): Unify (OneCare Plan), HPHC: PPO, MultiPlan (Beech Street): MA PPO Network, Kaiser, Fallon: Senior Plan, CCA: SCO Primary Care, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: ACO, Aetna: QPOS, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Care, Fallon: Major Medical/Health & Life Assurance Company Programs, Aetna: ElectChoice, Fallon: Select Care, CCA: Inpatient Services Program, BCBSMA: Indemnity, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, CCA: OneCare, BCBSMA: HMO Blue, Fallon: Flex Care Select, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, BMC Healthnet: MassHealth, Senior Whole Health: SCO, Neighbborhood: CarePlus, BMC Healthnet: ACO & Senior Care Options, Neighborhood PACE, Aetna: National Advantage, Fallon: Preferred Care, Uphams Elder Svc Plan: PACE - Elder Service Providers, BCBSMA: Preferred Provider Arrangement, Neighbborhood: CMA, Health Plans Inc., BMC Healthnet: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: MassHealth, Fallon: Senior Plan Preferred, Chickering Claims Administrators: Student Health Plan, CCA: SCO, Aetna: HMO, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, VA Choice, BMC Healthnet: QHP, Neighbborhood: Commercial and Aetna: Aetna Select.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD accepts the following insurance providers:

BCBSMA: Medicare Advantage
MultiPlan (PPO Network Company): Primary PPO Network
United Healthcare: Commercial & SCO
Unicare: Commonwealth Indemnity Plan (formerly GIC)
Humana
Cigna: HealthSource Preferred
Tufts Health Public Plans (THPP): Unify (OneCare Plan)
HPHC: PPO
MultiPlan (Beech Street): MA PPO Network
Kaiser
Fallon: Senior Plan
CCA: SCO Primary Care
Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Choice
Neighbborhood: ACO
Aetna: QPOS
Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Care
Fallon: Major Medical/Health & Life Assurance Company Programs
Aetna: ElectChoice
Fallon: Select Care
CCA: Inpatient Services Program
BCBSMA: Indemnity
Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II
CCA: OneCare
BCBSMA: HMO Blue
Fallon: Flex Care Select
Aetna: Managed Choice POS
BMC Healthnet: MassHealth
Senior Whole Health: SCO
Neighbborhood: CarePlus
BMC Healthnet: ACO & Senior Care Options
Neighborhood PACE
Aetna: National Advantage
Fallon: Preferred Care
Uphams Elder Svc Plan: PACE - Elder Service Providers
BCBSMA: Preferred Provider Arrangement
Neighbborhood: CMA
Health Plans Inc.
BMC Healthnet: Commonwealth Choice
Neighbborhood: MassHealth
Fallon: Senior Plan Preferred
Chickering Claims Administrators: Student Health Plan
CCA: SCO
Aetna: HMO
Aetna: Open Choice PPO
VA Choice
BMC Healthnet: QHP
Neighbborhood: Commercial
Aetna: Aetna Select

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Judith R. Darrow, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Coopervision Inc. $223 MyDay Contact Lens
$223
Allergan Inc. $113 RESTASIS
$113
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $36 Pazeo
$36
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $373

Biography

Dr. Judith Darrow practices optometry (primary eye care) in Boston, MA and Roslindale, MA. Clinical interests for Dr. Darrow include contact lenses and cornea problems. Dr. Darrow is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

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