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Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)
University of Michigan Medical School (1990)
Professional interests include: tonometry, optical coherence tomography (OCT), eye problems, and more.
2041 Georgia Avenue, Northwest Tower 2nd Floor, Suite 2100
Washington, DC 20060

Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD is an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health, HOWARD UNIVERSITY and WASHINGTON NATIONAL EYE CENTER.

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Office Locations

2041 Georgia Avenue, Northwest Tower 2nd Floor, Suite 2100
Washington, DC 20060
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110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010
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Some issues Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD 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.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

nursing home care

By Affordability:

cataract surgery
cataract surgery with IOL implantation
extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation
extracapsular lens removal
intraocular lens implant
lens removal surgery
lens replacement surgery
simple cataract surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within District of Columbia, Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD performed more nursing home care procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery
ophthalmic biometry

In 2012, Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, and ophthalmic biometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. 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. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 40
eye procedures 984
nursing home care 36
ultrasound (sonogram) 37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 18
eye procedures 1115
nursing home care 40
ultrasound (sonogram) 47

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD.

Gender
Male 184
Female 323
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 75
Black 406
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 192
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 78
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 46
Dementia 16
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were eye procedures, nursing home care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 857
nursing home care 33
ultrasound (sonogram) 32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD.

Gender
Male 157
Female 268
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 60
Black 334
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 133
85 and over 61
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 45
Dementia 16
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 12
eye procedures 863
nursing home care 25
ultrasound (sonogram) 39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD.

Gender
Male 322
Female 578
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 114
Black 734
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 384
From 75 to 84 270
85 and over 144
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 44
Dementia 14
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were eye procedures, nursing home care, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 18
eye procedures 866
laser treatment 18
nursing home care 39
ultrasound (sonogram) 35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD.

Gender
Male 156
Female 313
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 60
Black 374
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 202
From 75 to 84 148
85 and over 71
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 49
Dementia 15
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were eye procedures, nursing home care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 886
nursing home care 45
ultrasound (sonogram) 40

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD.

Gender
Male 169
Female 304
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 55
Black 384
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 154
85 and over 74
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 46
Dementia 17
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), nursing home care and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 26
eye procedures 1016
laser treatment 26
nursing home care 58
ultrasound (sonogram) 75

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 328
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 54
Black 418
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 217
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 75
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 45
Dementia 17
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 943
nursing home care 35
ultrasound (sonogram) 113

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD.

Gender
Male 153
Female 334
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 59
Black 380
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 220
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 69
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 47
Dementia 12
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 442
eye procedures 480
ultrasound (sonogram) 88

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD.

Gender
Male 193
Female 347
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 48
Black 345
Hispanic 136
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 240
From 75 to 84 173
85 and over 58
Less than 65 69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 3
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 46
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 14
doctor visit 960
eye procedures 362
laser treatment 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 83

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD.

Gender
Male 214
Female 431
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 56
Black 407
Hispanic 164
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 275
From 75 to 84 206
85 and over 88
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 2
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 45
Dementia 10
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were eye procedures, nursing home care, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 18
doctor visit 770
eye procedures 303
laser treatment 18
nursing home care 20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD.

Gender
Male 160
Female 332
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 49
Black 314
Hispanic 115
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 203
From 75 to 84 160
85 and over 72
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 45
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), nursing home care and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy 19
doctor visit 373
eye procedures 788
laser treatment 19
nursing home care 36
ultrasound (sonogram) 58

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD.

Gender
Male 171
Female 323
Ethnicity
Black / African American 372
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 57
Hispanic 46
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 155
85 and over 71
Less than 65 58
65 to 74 209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 41
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Cancer 9
Dementia 12

Education & Training

Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1990. He completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1990)

Residency: Washington Hospital Center (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Health
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON NATIONAL EYE CENTER

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Reginald Dacosta Barnes JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Allergan, Inc. $479 DURYSTA
$442 		LUMIGAN
$37
AbbVie Inc. $301 DURYSTA
$144 		OZURDEX
$92 		VUITY
$66
Allergan Inc. $240 RESTASIS
$154 		LUMIGAN
$58 		COMBIGAN
$27
Alcon Laboratories Inc $208 Simbrinza
$47 		Ilevro
$17 		Pataday
$16 		Pazeo
$11
$117
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. $120 MIEBO
$120
Other $315 Heru HMD
$102 		Tecnis 1-piece IOL
$52 		AmnioGuard
$35 		EYSUVIS
$28 		Rhopressa
$22 		Other
$76
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,303
Education $361

Biography

Dr. Reginald Barnes is a specialist in general practice and ophthalmology (eye disease) in Washington, DC. Clinical interests for Dr. Barnes include conjunctivitis (pink eye), retinal vein occlusion, and macular hole. Dr. Barnes is professionally affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Barnes trained at Washington Hospital Center. His average rating from his patients is 4.0 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Barnes's office in Washington, DC.

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