Ophthalmologist revenue: 5 stats to know

Eighty-nine percent of ophthalmologists are board certified, according to Merritt Hawkins physician revenue calculator and Medscape’s 2021 “Physician Compensation Report.”

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By: Patsy Newitt

Here are 5 stats to know about ophthalmologists:

  • Number of ophthalmologists providing patient care: 16,713
  • Percentage board certified: 89 percent
  • Average revenue generated: $1,035,577
  • Average pay: $379,000 
  • Percentage 55 and older: 54 percent

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