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Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

1055 N 300 W Suite 204
Provo, UT 84604

(801) 357-7373

Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease).

Office Locations

1055 N 300 W Suite 204
Provo, UT 84604

(801) 357-7373

(801) 357-7217

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In The News

“Counselors - Duane James Nelson, 45, Ophthalmologist at Utah Valley Eye Center; wife, Tamara Dawn Stibal Nelson.”—"New stake presidents", Desert News, June 2006

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

eye exam

In 2023, Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD had a list price for eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Utah. 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 10%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2023, Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Utah. 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 Affordability:

intermediate eye exam

In 2012, Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD had a list price for intermediate eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Utah. 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. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
eye procedures	952
laser treatment	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
eye procedures	1429
laser treatment	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	880
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	111
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
eye procedures	1380
lab tests	98
laser treatment	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	810
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	104
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
eye procedures	1355
lab tests	33
laser treatment	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	754
Female	966

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1620
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	700
From 75 to 84	646
85 and over	212
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
eye procedures	1247
laser treatment	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	736
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	313
85 and over	96
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	51
eye procedures	1421
laser treatment	51

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	756
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	325
85 and over	103
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	44
eye procedures	1269
laser treatment	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	719
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	109
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	40
eye procedures	1164
laser treatment	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	661
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	102
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	37
eye procedures	1132
laser treatment	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	106
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
eye procedures	1107
laser treatment	39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	118
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
eye procedures	951
laser treatment	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	538
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	100
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	195

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	101

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Provo, UT were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	32
eye procedures	1133
lab tests	65
laser treatment	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	410
Male	306

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	665
Hispanic	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	96
75 to 84	277
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	289

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He has a state license in Utah.

Licensed In: Utah

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Provo, UT.

4.25

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$954 AcrySof $244	ACTIVEFOCUS $73	ORA $44	ReSTOR $29	Pataday $22	Other $542
Shire North American Group Inc	$730 XIIDRA $719	$12
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$153 PROLENSA $104	LOTEMAX GEL $45	ALREX $4
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$125 PROLENSA $91	LOTEMAX GEL $17	VICTUS $17
Alcon Vision LLC	$106 DAILIES $38	CLAREON $23	ARGOS $17	ReSTOR $14	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $13
Other	$360 XIIDRA $66	RESTASIS $38	Cystaran $26	Acuvue $24	Infuse $23	Other $183

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,853
Travel and Lodging	$537
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Duane Nelson is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He works in Provo, UT. Dr. Nelson has obtained a license to practice in Utah.

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Office Locations

In The News

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2023

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By Affordability:

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane James Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2023

Education & Training

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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