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Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD

(Dr. Laurence T Dodick Sperber, M.D.)

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Boston University School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: glaucoma, cornea problems, eye injury, and more.

55 East 55th Street 1st Floor
New York, NY 10022

(646) 754-2000

Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.

Office Locations

166 E 63rd Street
New York, NY 10065

(212) 753-8300

(212) 752-4285

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222 E 41st Street Floor 4
New York, NY 10017

(212) 263-2573

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NYU Langone Health

55 East 55th Street 1st Floor
New York, NY 10022

(646) 754-2000

(646) 754-9690

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Some issues Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, 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.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and tonometry.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	113
eye procedures	1464
tonometry	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	81

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, tonometry, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
diagnostic imaging	37
doctor visit	133
eye procedures	1732
laser treatment	29
tonometry	101
ultrasound (sonogram)	93

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	27
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	74
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), tonometry and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
diagnostic imaging	41
doctor visit	118
eye procedures	1334
laser treatment	20
tonometry	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	89

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	23
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	68
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), tonometry and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
diagnostic imaging	51
eye procedures	1555
laser treatment	13
tonometry	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	128

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	50
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	144
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and tonometry.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
diagnostic imaging	74
doctor visit	54
eye procedures	1724
laser treatment	16
tonometry	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	166

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	25
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	60
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), tonometry and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
diagnostic imaging	84
doctor visit	71
eye procedures	1910
laser treatment	18
tonometry	123
ultrasound (sonogram)	192

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	24
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD in 2017

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), tonometry and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	87
doctor visit	97
eye procedures	2189
tonometry	124
ultrasound (sonogram)	212

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	27
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	52
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD in 2018

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), tonometry and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	78
doctor visit	75
eye procedures	2213
tonometry	108
ultrasound (sonogram)	172

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	29
Hispanic	20
Asian	18
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	29
eye procedures	1696
laser treatment	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	26
Hispanic	21
Asian	19
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	37
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	14
eye procedures	2398
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	97
laser treatment	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	47
Hispanic	35
Asian	20
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	59
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	26
eye procedures	2457
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	94
laser treatment	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	54
Hispanic	51
Asian	32
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	80
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2023 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
eye procedures	2246
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	67

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	59
Hispanic	52
Asian	30
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	73
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD in 2023

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and tonometry.

capsulotomy	19
diagnostic imaging	59
doctor visit	74
eye procedures	1909
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	86
laser treatment	19
tonometry	86
ultrasound (sonogram)	141

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD.

**Gender**
Female	291
Male	159

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	359
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	166
85 and over	53
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	206

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Institute (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (1992)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NYU Langone Health

Insurance Information

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Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Healthfirst Medicaid, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, Aetna POS, United Healthcare Navigate, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Elderplan, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, HealthSpring, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Surest, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, MetroPlusHealth Medicare, Qualcare Inc, Hotel Trades Council, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Aetna EPO (American Express employer), Health Net of California, Global Excel, NYC Employees PPO Plan, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, MetroPlusHealth Gold, American Plan Administrators, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, AXA Assistance USA, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, UMR GEHA, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, Screen Actors Guild, MetroPlusHealth Medplus Plan Exchange, Meritain Health, Aetna Choice POS II Choice Plus Plan (NY University Employees), CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, NY Fire Department - WTC, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, MetroPlusHealth Child Health Plus, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 3 and 4, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, MetroPlusHealth Goldcare, MetroPlusHealth Gold Plus Plan Exchange, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 1 and 2, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., CenterLight Healthcare PACE, Aetna International, Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Aetna Choice POS II Value Plan (NY University Employees), Medicare Part A and B, MetroPlusHealth Bronze Plus Plan Exchange, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, MVP Preferred EPO, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Out of State or Region, Aetna Meritain Health, Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, Allied, MetroPlusHealth Platinum Plus Plan Exchange, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, MetroPlusHealth Silver Plus Plan Exchange, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees), BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, CenterLight Healthcare Select, WTC Health Program and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Laurence T. Dodick Sperber, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HIP EPO

HIP Access II

HIP Access I

MagnaCare PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare Indemnity

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice

Aetna Open Access HMO

Vytra HMO

Healthfirst Medicaid

TRICARE

Anthem

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Healthfirst Medicare

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

Aetna Open Access EPO

AARP

WellCare Medicare

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare Medicare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

1199SEIU

Guardian

Fidelis Care

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP HMO

Aetna Medicare

HIP Child Health Plus

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

GHI Medicare Supplement

Aetna POS

United Healthcare Navigate

First Health PPO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Aetna Indemnity

Great-West Healthcare

Golden Rule

Community Care Network (CCN)

Trustmark

Beech Street PPO

Kaiser Permanente

GHI HMO

CIGNA PPO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

EmblemHealth

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA Indemnity

Healthfirst Child Health Plus

Elderplan

Medicaid Managed Care

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Local 1199 PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity

US Family Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

HealthSpring

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Special Needs

BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group

Teamsters Allied Benefits

Surest

Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange

Apwu Health Plan

Christian Brothers Services

MetroPlusHealth Medicare

Qualcare Inc

Hotel Trades Council

Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2

Insurance Design Administrators

Aetna EPO (American Express employer)

Health Net of California

Global Excel

NYC Employees PPO Plan

Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1

MetroPlusHealth Gold

American Plan Administrators

Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange

BCBS Local 32BJ Employees

AXA Assistance USA

Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Nippon Life-Aetna

Fiserv Health

UMR GEHA

Mutual of Omaha

UMR

VillageCare

BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO

BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange

Screen Actors Guild

MetroPlusHealth Medplus Plan Exchange

Meritain Health

Aetna Choice POS II Choice Plus Plan (NY University Employees)

CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT

HIP VIP Medicare Bold

Administrative Concepts

Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO

BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY

BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)

River Spring Medicare HMP SNP

NY Fire Department - WTC

Aetna POS (American Express Employer)

Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan

BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group

AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage

MetroPlusHealth Child Health Plus

MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 3 and 4

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Health Republic of New Jersey

Nippon Life Ins Co

MetroPlusHealth Goldcare

MetroPlusHealth Gold Plus Plan Exchange

MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 1 and 2

Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4

HIP VIP Medicare Prime

New York Hotel Trades

Global Health

Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange

Nippon Life of America-Aetna

NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan

World Trade Center - Sedgwick

US Life Insurance Company

BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group

Oxford Health Plans Liberty

Wlny-TV Inc.

CenterLight Healthcare PACE

Aetna International

Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP

Aetna Choice POS II Value Plan (NY University Employees)

Medicare Part A and B

MetroPlusHealth Bronze Plus Plan Exchange

Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange

MVP Preferred EPO

BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)

BCBS Out of State or Region

Aetna Meritain Health

Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO

BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO

IUOE Local 14-14B

Chesterfield Resources Inc

HIP Medicare Supplement

Diversified Administration Corporation

VNS NY Choice Select Health

WellNet

Aetna Student Plan

BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)

Health And Recovery Plan (Harp)

Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO

Allied

MetroPlusHealth Platinum Plus Plan Exchange

Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual

Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO

Qualcare Direct

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

Professional Benefit Admin

MetroPlusHealth Silver Plus Plan Exchange

BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group

Wellfleet-NYU Student

Starmark

AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)

BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group

Longevity Health Plan Medicare

CenterLight Healthcare Select

WTC Health Program

BCBS Federal Program

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,618 Cataract Equipment $322	CataractEquipment $294	ORA $204	Centurion $192	Ilevro $151	Other $455
Avedro Inc.	$1,000 $1,000
Alcon Vision LLC	$850 Centurion $174	AcrySof IQ VIVITY $149	Rhopressa $125	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $122	CLAREON $112	Other $167
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$423 OMNI $309	OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $115
Abbott Laboratories	$329 Optics $329
Other	$891 LUCENTIS $188	LENSAR LASER SYSTEM $162	RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $156	Omidria $121	LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) $78	Other $185

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,840
Consulting Fee	$1,000
Travel and Lodging	$179
Education	$93

Biography

Dr. Laurence Sperber is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He works in New York, NY. His clinical interests include macular degeneration, rosacea, and eye floater. He is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health. Dr. Sperber appears to be an in-network provider for Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine. He trained at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Institute for his residency. Dr. Sperber has received the following distinction: New York Super Doctors.