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Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and General Ophthalmology

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: eye problems

1523 Concord Pike Suite 101
Wilmington, DE 19803

(215) 928-3444

Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD is a retina specialist in Wilmington, DE specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and general ophthalmology. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, Wills Eye Hospital, Redeemer Health, St. Luke's University Health Network, Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, ASSOCIATED RETINAL SURGEONS, PA, Jefferson Abington Hospital and RETINOVITREOUS ASSOCIATES LTD.

Office Locations

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic

1523 Concord Pike Suite 101
Wilmington, DE 19803

1-800-331-6634

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840 Walnut Street Suite 1020
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Some issues Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

emergency room care

retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

By Affordability:

B-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

retinal detachment repair

retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy

vitrectomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Delaware, Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD performed more emergency room (ER) care, retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, and vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, retinal detachment repair, retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, and vitrectomy (vitreous surgery) 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 25%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

pars plana vitrectomy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Delaware, Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) 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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, DE during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, emergency care and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	21
emergency care	39
eye procedures	645
injections	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	130
Hispanic	21
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	23
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD in 2021

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, DE during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, emergency care and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	11
emergency care	53
eye procedures	883
injections	101
laser treatment	18
photocoagulation	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	147
Hispanic	19
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	36
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD in 2022

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, DE during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, emergency care and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	27
doctor visit	146
emergency care	38
eye procedures	1732
injections	364
photocoagulation	15
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	57
Hispanic	13
Asian	15
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	112
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD in 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, DE were eye procedures, injections, emergency care and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	78
emergency care	43
eye procedures	1086
injections	182
laser treatment	18
photocoagulation	16
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	111
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	348
Hispanic	17
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	155
85 and over	57
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	242

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD From 2021 - 2023

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. She completed residency at Wills Eye Institute. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Wills Eye Institute

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Meera D. Sivalingam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic

Wills Eye Hospital

Redeemer Health

St. Luke's University Health Network

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

ASSOCIATED RETINAL SURGEONS, PA

Jefferson Abington Hospital

RETINOVITREOUS ASSOCIATES LTD

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$1,818 STELLARIS $1,018	STELLARIS ELITE $800
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA	$840 TISSUEBLUE $840
Alcon Vision LLC	$480 Constellation $167	CLAREON $130	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $99	AcrySof $83
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$336 $336
Genentech, Inc.	$317 VABYSMO $194	LUCENTIS $123
Other	$895 VABYSMO $246	Eylea $213	iStent inject W $153	ILUVIEN $119	Tecnis Simplicity $114	Other $50

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,030
Travel and Lodging	$857
Consulting Fee	$800

Biography

Dr. Meera Sivalingam's medical specialty is general ophthalmology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She is affiliated with Wills Eye Hospital, St. Luke's University Health Network, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She obtained her medical school training at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and performed her residency at Wills Eye Institute. Dr. Sivalingam's practice in Philadelphia, PA is open to new patients as reported by Jefferson Health.