Surgeon profile
Lee Birchansky, MD
Ophthalmology · Cedar Rapids, IA 52402NPI 1518951433
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
857 Medicare cases/yr
467 patients
5 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 336 | ▼ -29% | 193 |
| Intravitreal Injection (Anti-VEGF) CPT 67028 | 228 | ▼ -37% | 46 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 209 | ▲ +7% | 168 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 59 | ▼ -59% | 44 |
| Cataract Surgery with MIGS Stent CPT 66991 | 25 | ▼ -36% | 16 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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