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Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD

(Dr. Veena V. Arun, MD)

(556 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.

1400 E. Palomar Street Floor 1
Chula Vista, CA 91913

(619) 397-3088

Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp HealthCare and SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Sharp HealthCare

1400 E. Palomar Street Floor 1
Chula Vista, CA 91913

(619) 397-3088

(619) 397-3388

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Sharp HealthCare

16899 W. Bernardo Drive Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92127

(858) 521-2301

(858) 521-2018

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Sharp HealthCare

8701 Cuyamaca Street Floor 3
Santee, CA 92071

(619) 568-8220

(619) 568-8089

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Affordability:

gonioscopy

In 2012, Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD had a list price for gonioscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	54
doctor visit	177
excision	25
eye procedures	1915
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	160
eye procedures	1699
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	481

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	414
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	154
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	119
excision	14
eye procedures	1582
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	387
Hispanic	23
Asian	23
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	138
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2015 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118
eye procedures	1483
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	776

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	676
Hispanic	54
Asian	52
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	430
85 and over	250
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	11
eye procedures	1819
laser treatment	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	129

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	328
Hispanic	24
Asian	26
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	120
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1637
ultrasound (sonogram)	110

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	282
Hispanic	21
Asian	27
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	121
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1330
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	244
Hispanic	13
Asian	19
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	91
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36
eye procedures	497
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	145
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	40
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39
eye procedures	115

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	18
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	239
excision	22
eye procedures	147
laser treatment	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	25
Hispanic	35
Asian	24
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	24
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, excision and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	358
excision	34
eye procedures	232
laser treatment	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	34
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and excision.

capsulotomy	11
diagnostic imaging	54
doctor visit	155
excision	23
eye procedures	1132
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	232
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	146
Hispanic	22
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	161
85 and over	86
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	160

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	12
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1995. She completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Sharp HealthCare

SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC

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. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Blue Shield of California

UnitedHealthcare

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

Beech Street

Health Net

Medicare

HealthSmart

Humana

Whole Foods Market

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 556 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chula Vista, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,552 RESTASIS $749	COMBIGAN $347	LUMIGAN $146	ALPHAGAN P $124	BOTOX $11	Other $174
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$808 IOL $562	Simbrinza $229	Pataday $17
Shire North American Group Inc	$351 XIIDRA $200	$151
Genentech USA, Inc.	$249 Esbriet $124	$125
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$242 PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $242
Other	$1,162 ANORO $127	Prolastin-C $125	XARELTO $125	Prolia $124	GIAPREZA $122	Other $539

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,958
Travel and Lodging	$255
Education	$151

Biography

Dr. Veena Arun's medical specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Her average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Arun is especially interested in macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataract surgery. She is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp HealthCare. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Arun honors. She graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Veena Vishwanath Arun, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography

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