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Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD

(Dr. Robert R. Palozej, O.D.)

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Specializes in: Pediatric Optometry

The New England College of Optometry (1981)

19 Pinney Street
Ellington, CT 06029

(860) 875-7336

Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD is a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT specializing in pediatric optometry. He graduated from The New England College of Optometry in 1981 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD is affiliated with ROBERT R PALOZEJ OD, LLC.

Office Locations

19 Pinney Street
Ellington, CT 06029

(860) 875-7336

(860) 870-4707

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD 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 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 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

fundus photography

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam, and eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye exam, and fundus photography 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT during 2013 were eye procedures and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	182
evoked potential test	15
eye procedures	929

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	253

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	72
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT during 2014 were eye procedures, evoked potential test and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	182
evoked potential test	30
eye procedures	939
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	239

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	61
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	230
evoked potential test	25
eye procedures	1199
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	494

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	136
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT during 2016 were eye procedures, evoked potential test and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	170
evoked potential test	21
eye procedures	1175
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	59
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	220
eye procedures	1437
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	67
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	187
eye procedures	827
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	165
eye procedures	592
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	115
eye procedures	458

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	138
eye procedures	529

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98
eye procedures	499

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
eye procedures	433

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Ellington, CT were eye procedures, evoked potential test and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	162
evoked potential test	22
eye procedures	819
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	195
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	114
85 and over	35
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	178

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD graduated from The New England College of Optometry in 1981. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: The New England College of Optometry (1981)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ROBERT R PALOZEJ OD, LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$150 $150
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$143 MIEBO $18	$125
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$124 Tobradex St $3	$121
Reichert, Inc.	$100 $100
Akorn Operating Company LLC	$18 ZIOPTAN $18
Other	$39 OCT $16	AIR OPTIX $13	Daytona $6	AmnioGuard $4

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$399
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150
Education	$18
Entertainment	$6

Biography

Dr. Robert Palozej is a pediatric optometry specialist in Ellington, CT. Dr. Palozej obtained a license to practice in Connecticut.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Ray Palozej, OD From 2013 - 2023

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