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Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD

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(Dr. Dante Pieramici, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: retina surgery

1801 N Solar Drive Suite 145
Oxnard, CA 93030

(805) 983-8808

Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD is a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Sutter Health, Cottage Health, SANSUM CLINIC, CALIFORNIA RETINA CONSULTANTS and St John's Regional Med Center/St John's Hospital Camarillo.

Office Locations

St John's Regional Med Center/St John's Hospital Camarillo

1801 N Solar Drive Suite 145
Oxnard, CA 93030

(805) 983-8808

(805) 965-5214

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Sutter Health

4151 Foothill Road Building B
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 681-8950

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525 E. Micheltorena Street Suite A
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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St John's Regional Med Center/St John's Hospital Camarillo

5404 W Cypress Avenue Suite 101
Visalia, CA 93277

(559) 627-5200

(559) 627-5222

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St John's Regional Med Center/St John's Hospital Camarillo

5555 Business Park S Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93309

(661) 325-4393

(661) 325-4301

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"I don't think anyone can go wrong with starting with any of these agents as the first line of therapy," Dante Pieramici, MD, an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, California, told MedPage Today.”—"Wet AMD: Tips on Navigating Anti-VEGF Drug Options", MedPage Today, November 2025

“In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Dante Pieramici, MD, of California Retina Consultants in Bakersfield, discusses the phase I study.”—"Gene Therapy Shows Promise for AMD", MedPage Today, August 2022

“Results also showed an interaction between baseline neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) and treatment effect, reported Dante Pieramici, MD, of California Retina Consultants in Bakersfield, during the...”—"Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Age-Related Macular Degeneration", MedPage Today, July 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

intravitreal drug injection

In 2023, Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan, and intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

retinal photocoagulation

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

fundus photography

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD performed more retinal photocoagulation 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	220
doctor visit	252
eye procedures	11165
injections	1686
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	170
phototherapy (light therapy)	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	220

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	200
doctor visit	56
eye procedures	10354
injections	1554
photocoagulation	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	200

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

**Gender**
Male	718
Female	1002

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1226
Black	32
Hispanic	373
Asian	53
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	559
From 75 to 84	593
85 and over	422
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	165
doctor visit	18
eye procedures	11327
injections	1689
photocoagulation	111
ultrasound (sonogram)	165

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

**Gender**
Male	774
Female	1024

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1296
Black	34
Hispanic	376
Asian	55
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	602
From 75 to 84	642
85 and over	420
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
diagnostic imaging	206
doctor visit	210
eye procedures	11569
injections	1687
photocoagulation	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	206

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1578
Female	2116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2636
Black	0
Hispanic	808
Asian	108
Other	76
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1244
From 75 to 84	1250
85 and over	918
Less than 65	282

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	206
doctor visit	307
eye procedures	11145
injections	1742
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	78
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	206

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

**Gender**
Male	803
Female	1036

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1345
Black	0
Hispanic	364
Asian	59
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	645
From 75 to 84	618
85 and over	441
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	192
doctor visit	273
eye procedures	10853
injections	1773
photocoagulation	58
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	192

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

**Gender**
Male	804
Female	1006

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1349
Black	0
Hispanic	327
Asian	62
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	642
From 75 to 84	583
85 and over	442
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
diagnostic imaging	190
doctor visit	234
eye procedures	11027
injections	1913
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	80
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	190

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

**Gender**
Male	781
Female	1013

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1329
Black	0
Hispanic	327
Asian	72
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	661
From 75 to 84	567
85 and over	431
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	184
doctor visit	287
eye procedures	11535
injections	1990
laser treatment	30
photocoagulation	98
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	184

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

**Gender**
Male	807
Female	1042

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1365
Black	0
Hispanic	336
Asian	64
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	709
From 75 to 84	585
85 and over	440
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	151
doctor visit	228
eye procedures	9245
injections	1901
photocoagulation	77
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	151

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

**Gender**
Male	719
Female	906

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1205
Black	0
Hispanic	288
Asian	54
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	613
From 75 to 84	550
85 and over	355
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	130
doctor visit	48
eye procedures	9881
injections	2166
photocoagulation	70
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	130

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

**Gender**
Male	764
Female	1039

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1358
Black	0
Hispanic	308
Asian	56
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	668
From 75 to 84	642
85 and over	388
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	146
doctor visit	37
eye procedures	9404
injections	2157
photocoagulation	68
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	146

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

**Gender**
Male	731
Female	965

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1268
Black	0
Hispanic	280
Asian	57
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	615
From 75 to 84	618
85 and over	375
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated as a retina specialist in Oxnard, CA were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

aspiration	13
diagnostic imaging	180
doctor visit	177
eye procedures	10682
injections	1841
laser treatment	16
photocoagulation	87
phototherapy (light therapy)	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	180

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

**Gender**
Male	770
Female	1013

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	58
Non-Hispanic White	1307
Hispanic	344
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	35

**Age**
75 to 84	604
85 and over	421
Less than 65	126
65 to 74	632

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Sutter Health

Cottage Health

SANSUM CLINIC

CALIFORNIA RETINA CONSULTANTS

St John's Regional Med Center/St John's Hospital Camarillo

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. Dante J. Pieramici, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, AARP, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, Three Rivers, MultiPlan, Medicare Advantage, First Health, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Humana, HealthSmart, Accepted California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) Plans: PPO: Large Group & Small Group, Accepted CenCal Plans: CenCal CareConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO and Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

AARP

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Blue Shield of California

Three Rivers

MultiPlan

Medicare Advantage

First Health

United Healthcare

Aetna Medicare PPO

Humana

HealthSmart

Accepted California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) Plans: PPO: Large Group & Small Group

Accepted CenCal Plans: CenCal CareConnect (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net...

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech, Inc.	$129,161 LUCENTIS $38,655	Non-Covered Product $31,258	NonCovered Product $5,882	SUSVIMO $272	$53,094
Genentech USA, Inc.	$93,200 SUSVIMO $18,277	VABYSMO $14,005	LUCENTIS $13,029	$47,889
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG	$64,898 LUCENTIS $43,608	Non-Covered Product $8,371	NonCovered Product $7,059	$5,860
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$59,095 Eylea $44,333	EYLEA aflibercept injection $14,138	EYLEA HD $427	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $197
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$10,024 Eylea $10,024
Other	$44,108 JETREA $9,085	OZURDEX $8,619	Eylea $5,915	VISUDYNE $2,440	EYP-1901 $1,850	Other $16,199

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$308,851
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$42,404
Travel and Lodging	$23,096
Food and Beverage	$19,934
Education	$3,690
Other	$2,511

Research Payments

Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD has received 451 research payments totaling $6,136,898.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Dante J. Pieramici, MD.

US Retina LLC	2017	$3,360.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$3,360.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$3,360.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$3,360.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$3,360.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. Dante Pieramici is a specialist in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He works in Santa Barbara, CA, Oxnard, CA, and Bakersfield, CA. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Pieramici attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Pieramici's areas of expertise include retina surgery. He accepts several insurance carriers, including AARP, Anthem, and Blue California. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Pieramici is affiliated with Cottage Health, Dignity Health, and Sutter Health. According to Dignity Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Oxnard, CA.