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Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine
Professional interests include: anterior segment surgery, glaucoma, eye trauma, and more.
21675 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546

Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD is an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD is affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians, Sutter Health, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Hill Physicians and Eden Hospital Medical Center.

View Doctor's Full Profile (510) 538-5252

Office Locations

Hill Physicians

15051 Hesperian Boulevard
Ste A San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 276-1212
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15051 Hesperian Boulevard Suite A
San Leandro, CA 94578
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Eden Hospital Medical Center

21675 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-5252
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Some issues Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, 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 

“Failing to protect your eyes when watching the eclipse can cause blindness because the radiation can destroy the photoreceptors in your retina, said Dr. V. Nicholas Batra, an ophthalmologist and...”—"Why you should protect your eyes while watching the eclipse", The Sacramento Bee, August 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation
eye procedures
laser eye surgery

In 2012, Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD performed more extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, eye procedures, and laser eye surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 95
doctor visit 46
eye procedures 5022
laser treatment 189
ultrasound (sonogram) 94

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 32
capsulotomy 86
doctor visit 95
eye procedures 4798
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 78
laser treatment 154
ultrasound (sonogram) 70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD.

Gender
Male 568
Female 924
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 843
Black 194
Hispanic 212
Asian 198
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 564
From 75 to 84 516
85 and over 316
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD in 2013

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 39
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 81
doctor visit 140
eye procedures 4953
lab tests 527
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 28
laser treatment 170
ultrasound (sonogram) 65

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD.

Gender
Male 527
Female 904
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 767
Black 200
Hispanic 223
Asian 194
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 549
From 75 to 84 486
85 and over 295
Less than 65 101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD in 2014

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 39
Dementia 10
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 89
doctor visit 225
eye procedures 4614
lab tests 364
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 31
laser treatment 143
ultrasound (sonogram) 49

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD.

Gender
Male 1058
Female 1796
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1424
Black 364
Hispanic 450
Asian 502
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1176
From 75 to 84 884
85 and over 542
Less than 65 252

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD in 2015

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 40
Dementia 10
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 110
doctor visit 130
eye procedures 3943
lab tests 192
laser treatment 144
ultrasound (sonogram) 30

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD.

Gender
Male 446
Female 761
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 646
Black 143
Hispanic 187
Asian 177
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 520
From 75 to 84 383
85 and over 212
Less than 65 92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD in 2016

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 42
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 124
doctor visit 172
eye procedures 5224
lab tests 292
laser treatment 178
ultrasound (sonogram) 57

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD.

Gender
Male 613
Female 968
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 722
Black 217
Hispanic 265
Asian 294
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 661
From 75 to 84 531
85 and over 256
Less than 65 133

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD in 2017

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 43
Dementia 10
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 120
doctor visit 252
eye procedures 4604
lab tests 291
laser treatment 162
ultrasound (sonogram) 47

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD.

Gender
Male 547
Female 912
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 624
Black 199
Hispanic 272
Asian 285
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 630
From 75 to 84 501
85 and over 208
Less than 65 120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD in 2018

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 43
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 89
doctor visit 238
eye procedures 3751
lab tests 212
laser treatment 141
ultrasound (sonogram) 28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD.

Gender
Male 421
Female 685
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 495
Black 131
Hispanic 209
Asian 225
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 463
From 75 to 84 393
85 and over 169
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD in 2019

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 41
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 39
doctor visit 134
eye procedures 2141
lab tests 33
laser treatment 71
ultrasound (sonogram) 23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD.

Gender
Male 288
Female 436
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 333
Black 82
Hispanic 132
Asian 137
Other 40
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 308
From 75 to 84 267
85 and over 104
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD in 2020

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 40
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 58
doctor visit 471
eye procedures 2976
laser treatment 98
ultrasound (sonogram) 28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD.

Gender
Male 342
Female 538
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 386
Black 101
Hispanic 168
Asian 182
Other 43
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 358
From 75 to 84 350
85 and over 126
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD in 2021

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 40
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 51
doctor visit 488
eye procedures 3259
laser treatment 100
ultrasound (sonogram) 26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD.

Gender
Male 412
Female 685
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 484
Black 118
Hispanic 190
Asian 242
Other 63
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 477
From 75 to 84 411
85 and over 155
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 41
Dementia 5
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ste A San Leandro, CA were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

ablation 32
capsulotomy 85
doctor visit 217
eye procedures 4116
lab tests 273
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 45
laser treatment 140
ultrasound (sonogram) 47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD.

Gender
Male 474
Female 782
Ethnicity
Black / African American 159
Asian / Pacific Islander 221
Non-Hispanic White 611
Hispanic 209
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 13
Age
75 to 84 429
85 and over 216
Less than 65 92
65 to 74 518

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 37
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 8
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Brown and Toland Physicians
Sutter Health
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Hill Physicians
Eden Hospital Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, SCAN Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Health Net, Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
Aetna
Blue Shield of California
SCAN Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Anthem
Health Net
Hill Physicians Care Solutions
Central Health Plan
CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)
Canopy Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ste A San Leandro, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Alcon Research Ltd $35,512 ORA
$3,765 		Verion
$700 		Luxor
$350
$30,698
Alcon Laboratories Inc $34,351 ORA
$18,567 		Cataract Equipment
$6,627 		Ilevro
$3,207 		IOL
$700 		Verion
$408 		Other
$4,842
Wavetec Vision Systems, Inc. $14,036 ORA System
$14,036
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC $6,342 TRULIGN TORIC
$6,097 		STELLARIS PC
$81 		STELLARIS
$67 		LOTEMAX GEL
$29 		BESIVANCE
$27 		Other
$41
Optos, Inc. $3,334 California
$3,135 		Daytona
$180 		scanning laser ophthalmoscope
$19
Other $12,565 Healon Viscoelastics
$3,188 		XIIDRA
$802 		DURYSTA
$768 		CLAREON
$518 		STELLARIS PC
$487 		Other
$6,802
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $51,025
Royalty or License $34,462
Food and Beverage $9,991
Travel and Lodging $4,896
Honoraria $3,135
Other $2,632

Research Payments

Dr. Vineet Nicholas Batra, MD has received 42 research payments totaling $245,844.

Biography

Dr. Vineet Batra practices ophthalmology (eye disease). His average patient rating is 3.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Batra's areas of expertise include the following: deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), macular degeneration, and macular hole. He most likely takes Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, as well as other insurance carriers. His education and training includes medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Batra (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and Hindi. Dr. Batra's hospital/clinic affiliations include San Leandro Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and Brown and Toland Physicians. According to Hill Physicians, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Ste A San Leandro, CA.