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Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)
Howard University College of Medicine (1988)
Professional interests include: eye problems, cornea transplant (keratoplasty), premature babies, and more.
16901 Melford Boulevard Suite 111
Bowie, MD 20715

Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD is a retina specialist in Washington, DC specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and THE RETINA GROUP OF WASHINGTON PLLC.

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Office Locations

110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010
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16901 Melford Boulevard Suite 111
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 441-4577
(301) 220-0396
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9131 Piscataway Road Suite 500
Clinton, MD 20735
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Some issues Dr. William B. Phillips II, 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. William B. Phillips II, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures
SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

By Affordability:

intermediate eye exam

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within District of Columbia, Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for intermediate eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 21
doctor visit 174
eye procedures 3711
injections 610
photocoagulation 50
ultrasound (sonogram) 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 19
doctor visit 130
eye procedures 3961
injections 651
laser treatment 12
photocoagulation 63
ultrasound (sonogram) 19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD.

Gender
Male 319
Female 468
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 302
Black 460
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 360
From 75 to 84 249
85 and over 106
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 65
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 18
doctor visit 160
eye procedures 4470
injections 586
laser treatment 15
photocoagulation 75
ultrasound (sonogram) 18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD.

Gender
Male 336
Female 523
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 322
Black 507
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 378
From 75 to 84 299
85 and over 114
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 63
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 24
doctor visit 151
eye procedures 4478
injections 618
laser treatment 14
photocoagulation 53
ultrasound (sonogram) 24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD.

Gender
Male 680
Female 1018
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 648
Black 978
Hispanic 22
Asian 28
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 736
From 75 to 84 590
85 and over 226
Less than 65 146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 64
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 44
doctor visit 181
eye procedures 4768
injections 568
photocoagulation 30
ultrasound (sonogram) 44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD.

Gender
Male 350
Female 551
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 326
Black 540
Hispanic 11
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 388
From 75 to 84 323
85 and over 128
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 62
Dementia 8
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 54
doctor visit 168
eye procedures 5013
injections 570
photocoagulation 29
ultrasound (sonogram) 54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD.

Gender
Male 341
Female 553
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 332
Black 530
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 367
From 75 to 84 352
85 and over 118
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 61
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 64
doctor visit 189
eye procedures 5360
injections 609
photocoagulation 29
ultrasound (sonogram) 64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD.

Gender
Male 366
Female 617
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 345
Black 591
Hispanic 16
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 415
From 75 to 84 362
85 and over 139
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 61
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 52
doctor visit 321
eye procedures 6371
injections 698
photocoagulation 27
ultrasound (sonogram) 52

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD.

Gender
Male 430
Female 719
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 386
Black 710
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 463
From 75 to 84 430
85 and over 182
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 57
Dementia 10
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 39
doctor visit 315
eye procedures 5592
injections 734
photocoagulation 33
ultrasound (sonogram) 39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD.

Gender
Male 437
Female 689
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 377
Black 704
Hispanic 15
Asian 17
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 463
From 75 to 84 430
85 and over 150
Less than 65 83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 58
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 54
doctor visit 2962
eye procedures 4581
injections 975
photocoagulation 29
ultrasound (sonogram) 54

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD.

Gender
Male 471
Female 816
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 407
Black 826
Hispanic 14
Asian 18
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 533
From 75 to 84 485
85 and over 167
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 57
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging 37
doctor visit 1003
eye procedures 6341
injections 977
ultrasound (sonogram) 37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD.

Gender
Male 451
Female 777
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 382
Black 795
Hispanic 13
Asian 16
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 488
From 75 to 84 496
85 and over 172
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 57
Dementia 6
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated as a retina specialist in Washington, DC were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging 38
doctor visit 523
eye procedures 4967
injections 690
laser treatment 13
photocoagulation 41
ultrasound (sonogram) 38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD.

Gender
Male 380
Female 611
Ethnicity
Black / African American 603
Asian / Pacific Islander 12
Non-Hispanic White 347
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 8
Other 10
Age
75 to 84 365
85 and over 136
Less than 65 73
65 to 74 417

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 55
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Wills Eye Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Wills Eye Institute (1992)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William B. Phillips II, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Health
THE RETINA GROUP OF WASHINGTON PLLC

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Allergan Inc. $563 OZURDEX
$541
$22
AbbVie Inc. $253 OZURDEX
$253
Genentech USA, Inc. $243 LUCENTIS
$57 		VABYSMO
$20 		SUSVIMO
$17
$149
Alcon Laboratories Inc $212 Ilevro
$95
$117
Allergan, Inc. $115 OZURDEX
$115
Other $265 Eylea
$58 		SYFOVRE
$35 		ELIQUIS
$23 		PROLENSA
$23 		LOTEMAX SM
$14 		Other
$112
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,650

Biography

Dr. William Phillips is a specialist in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). These areas are among his clinical interests: retinal vein occlusion, macular hole, and premature babies. Dr. Phillips graduated from Howard University College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Wills Eye Institute. He is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

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