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Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cataracts, foreign bodies, glaucoma, and more.

2425 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 833-2000

Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA is a retina specialist in San Francisco, CA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA is affiliated with Sutter Health, Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence Affiliated Provider and Providence Medical Network.

Office Locations

2425 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 833-2000

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3536 Mendocino Avenue Suite 380
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Some issues Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

focal photocoagulation

focal photocoagulation for retinal lesion

photocoagulation

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

prophylaxis

retinal detachment prophylaxis

retinal photocoagulation

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, eye tests, focal photocoagulation, focal photocoagulation for retinal lesion, photocoagulation, photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment, prophylaxis (preventive treatment), retinal detachment prophylaxis, retinal photocoagulation, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) 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 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

eye injection

intermediate eye exam

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

ophthalmic ultrasound

pars plana vitrectomy

retinal detachment repair

retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy

vitrectomy

vitrectomy with membrane peel

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA performed more eye procedures, and intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye exam, eye injection, intermediate eye exam, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, ophthalmic ultrasound, pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), retinal detachment repair, retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, vitrectomy (vitreous surgery), and vitrectomy with membrane peel that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 Volume:

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

In 2013, Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA performed more vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in San Francisco, CA during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	403
injections	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	23
Hispanic	20
Asian	11
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	61
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in San Francisco, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	89
eye procedures	738
injections	169
photocoagulation	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	37
Hispanic	92
Asian	13
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	54
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in San Francisco, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	114
eye procedures	1745
injections	476
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	20
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	134
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in San Francisco, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	42
doctor visit	794
eye procedures	4220
injections	1322
photocoagulation	16
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	25
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	163
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in San Francisco, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	37
doctor visit	713
eye procedures	4854
injections	1554
photocoagulation	32
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	520

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	743
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	26
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	186
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in San Francisco, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	40
doctor visit	392
eye procedures	5392
injections	1736
photocoagulation	31
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	744
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	21
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	191
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated as a retina specialist in San Francisco, CA were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	420
eye procedures	2892
injections	880
photocoagulation	24
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	19
Non-Hispanic White	518
Hispanic	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	20

**Age**
75 to 84	215
85 and over	131
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	249

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence Affiliated Provider

Providence Medical Network

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. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Medicare Advantage, Western Health Advantage HMO, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and Insurance Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Medicare Advantage

Western Health Advantage HMO

United Healthcare

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Insurance Plan

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matthew Armstrong Powers, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$806 $806
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$258 Constellation $185	CyPass $14	$60
Genentech USA, Inc.	$206 VABYSMO $34	$172
ABIOMED	$144 Impella $144
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$122 $122
Other	$182 Humira $60	$121

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$912
Travel and Lodging	$806

Biography

Dr. Matthew Powers sees patients in Santa Rosa, CA and San Francisco, CA. His medical specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Areas of expertise for Dr. Powers include eye floater, ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), and graves disease. His professional affiliations include Sutter Health and Providence Medical Foundation. Dr. Powers is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. According to Providence Medical Foundation, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Powers studied medicine at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at Stanford University Medical Center.