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Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1994)
333 Whitesport Drive Sw Suite 101
Huntsville, AL 35801

Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD is an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1994 and has 31 years of experience.

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Office Locations

333 Whitesport Drive Sw Suite 101
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 880-0667
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In The News 

“I'd hope you would write about it, of course," said Dr. Heather Estopinal, a Huntsville ophthalmologist who organizes medical teams for Kenya Relief.”—"'Normal' Hampton Cove family, Curtis and Devry Coghlan, sell everything and head to Kenya as full-time missionaries", Al.com, April 2014
“Dr. Heather Estopinal of Huntsville, the team leader from Cove United Methodist Church, is on her fourth trip to the Migori clinic and sponsors a boy named George.”—"A vision for orphans in Kenya", Al.com, November 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

tear osmolarity test

In 2023, Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD had a list price for tear osmolarity test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. 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:

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

In 2013, Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, gonioscopy, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lab tests, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 281
eye procedures 706

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 253
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 377
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 181
From 75 to 84 154
85 and over 59
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 37
Dementia 12
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 344
eye procedures 795
ultrasound (sonogram) 12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 186
Female 290
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 417
Black 39
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 179
85 and over 73
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 34
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 13
doctor visit 387
eye procedures 834
laser treatment 13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 418
Female 642
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 878
Black 130
Hispanic 0
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 466
From 75 to 84 362
85 and over 154
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 398
eye procedures 973
laser treatment 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 236
Female 332
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 476
Black 66
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 247
From 75 to 84 184
85 and over 93
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 32
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 317
eye procedures 927

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 219
Female 334
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 481
Black 46
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 228
From 75 to 84 187
85 and over 105
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 30
Dementia 11
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 14
doctor visit 300
eye procedures 931
laser treatment 14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 228
Female 343
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 488
Black 55
Hispanic 0
Asian 12
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 242
From 75 to 84 210
85 and over 77
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 29
doctor visit 336
eye procedures 1000
laser treatment 29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 249
Female 361
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 522
Black 58
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 273
From 75 to 84 204
85 and over 95
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 32
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 12
doctor visit 304
eye procedures 830
laser treatment 12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 219
Female 303
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 445
Black 50
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 254
From 75 to 84 165
85 and over 71
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 35
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 27
doctor visit 449
eye procedures 763
lab tests 46
laser treatment 27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 219
Female 324
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 469
Black 45
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 240
From 75 to 84 199
85 and over 77
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 31
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 24
doctor visit 475
eye procedures 766
lab tests 90
laser treatment 24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 231
Female 336
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 492
Black 40
Hispanic 11
Asian 12
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 244
From 75 to 84 209
85 and over 91
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL during 2023 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 17
doctor visit 496
eye procedures 738
lab tests 32
laser treatment 17

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 246
Female 364
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 524
Black 50
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 259
From 75 to 84 225
85 and over 104
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 6
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntsville, AL were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy 19
doctor visit 371
eye procedures 842
lab tests 56
laser treatment 19
ultrasound (sonogram) 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD.

Gender
Male 238
Female 352
Ethnicity
Black / African American 52
Asian / Pacific Islander 7
Non-Hispanic White 506
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 1
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 207
85 and over 90
Less than 65 37
65 to 74 256

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 11
Dementia 8

Education & Training

Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1994. She has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1994)

Licensed In: Alabama

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Heather Ann Estopinal, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Huntsville, AL. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Alcon Laboratories Inc $910 AcrySof
$497 		ORA
$19
$394
Allergan, Inc. $205 DURYSTA
$57 		VUITY
$17 		LUMIGAN
$3 		RESTASIS
$3
$125
Allergan Inc. $193
$193
Alcon Vision LLC $37 iLux
$37
AbbVie Inc. $30 DURYSTA
$30
Other $104 PROLENSA
$23 		Tecnis 1-piece IOL
$23 		Biofinity Contact Lens
$19 		INCRUSE
$17
$23
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $780
Food and Beverage $660
Education $40

Biography

Dr. Heather Estopinal, who practices in Huntsville, AL, is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Before performing her residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Dr. Estopinal attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans for medical school. Dr. Estopinal is professionally affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center.

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