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Dr. Kira Manusis, MD

Accepting New Patients

(233 Ratings)

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

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Professional interests include: keratitis, cataracts, cataract surgery, and more.

1400 Ne Miami Gardens Drive Suite 203
North Miami Beach, FL 33179

(305) 940-1500

Dr. Kira Manusis, MD is a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Kira Manusis, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and NYEE Ophthalmology Faculty Practice.

Office Locations

1400 Ne Miami Gardens Drive Suite 203
North Miami Beach, FL 33179

(305) 940-1500

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1630 E 15th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11229

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2560 Ocean Avenue 2nd Floor Suite 2a
Brooklyn, NY 11229

(212) 979-4500

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Some issues Dr. Kira Manusis, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

In The News

“Dr. Kira Manusis, M.D., a corneal surgeon at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, told Fox News Digital that LASIK surgery has been around for over 25 years.”—"FDA warns that LASIK surgery patients need to be better informed of risks before eye procedure", Fox News, December 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, 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

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, Dr. Kira Manusis, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 10%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

eye procedures

In 2023, Dr. Kira Manusis, MD performed more anterior segment surgery, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, and eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Kira Manusis, MD performed more ophthalmic ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
diagnostic imaging	23
eye procedures	1693
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	84

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	11
diagnostic imaging	19
eye procedures	1775
laser treatment	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	101

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	116
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	66
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
diagnostic imaging	31
eye procedures	2007
laser treatment	15
transplant procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	124

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	145
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	63
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	56
doctor visit	34
eye procedures	2447
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	167

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	528
Female	884

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1130
Black	98
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	112
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	598
85 and over	336
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	60
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	28
diagnostic imaging	50
eye procedures	3099
laser treatment	28
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	208

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	687
Black	49
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	61
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	371
85 and over	190
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	63
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	29
eye procedures	3057
laser treatment	25
transplant procedures	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	178

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	541

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	708
Black	45
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	64
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	386
85 and over	192
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	61
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	37
eye procedures	3228
laser treatment	22
transplant procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	175

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	579

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	763
Black	44
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	83
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	400
85 and over	213
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	60
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	14
eye procedures	3471
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20
laser treatment	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	182

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	623

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	805
Black	52
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	94
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	400
85 and over	218
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	58
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
diagnostic imaging	17
eye procedures	2406
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	163

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	541

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	685
Black	52
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	84
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	371
85 and over	186
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	58
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	33
diagnostic imaging	39
eye procedures	2991
laser treatment	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	257

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	71
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	94
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	434
85 and over	215
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	54
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	36
diagnostic imaging	23
eye procedures	3347
laser treatment	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	152

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	706

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	817
Black	65
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	111
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	357
From 75 to 84	453
85 and over	231
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	52
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kira Manusis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in North Miami Beach, FL were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	23
diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	28
eye procedures	2683
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20
laser treatment	23
transplant procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	162

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	50
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	664
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	24
Other	72

**Age**
75 to 84	355
85 and over	185
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	268

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kira Manusis, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	54
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Kira Manusis, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. She completed residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Residency: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kira Manusis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

NYEE Ophthalmology Faculty Practice

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. Kira Manusis, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, Oscar, WellCare, Fidelis Care, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kira Manusis, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

Oscar

WellCare

Fidelis Care

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

1199SEIU

MetroPlus Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

AETNA - Commercial

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kira Manusis, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 233 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kira Manusis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in North Miami Beach, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,984 ReSTOR $432	Centurion $332	Durezol $234	Cataract Equipment $227	CataractEquipment $148	Other $610
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,361 CLAREON $401	Centurion $259	AcrySof IQ VIVITY $169	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $137	AcrySof $137	Other $259
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$749 TRULIGN TORIC $278	LOTEMAX GEL $266	PROLENSA $83	BESIVANCE $63	ALREX $29	Other $30
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$722 VYZULTA $312	ENVISTA $133	PROLENSA $106	LOTEMAX GEL $62	LOTEMAX SM $46	Other $63
Abbott Laboratories	$603 Optics $603
Other	$4,170 XIIDRA $506	Durezol $303	OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $289	TYRVAYA $280	Omidria $252	Other $2,540

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,532
Education	$38
Gift	$19

Biography

Dr. Kira Manusis is a medical specialist in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). Dr. Manusis is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Her clinical interests include LASIK, cataract surgery, and refractive lens exchange (RLE). Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System. She can take several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Fidelis Care, and Elderplan. According to Mount Sinai Health System, new patients are welcome to contact her office in. Dr. Manusis's education and training includes medical school at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine and residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. She has received professional recognition including the following: New York Super Doctors and New York Rising Stars.