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Dr. Scott Oliver, MD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: eye cancer, retinal detachment, melanoma, and more.

13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 777-1234

Dr. Scott Oliver, MD is a retina specialist in Aurora, CO specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Scott Oliver, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital, University of Colorado Medicine and UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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University of Colorado Medicine

13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 777-1234

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University of Colorado Medicine

1675 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2020

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Some issues Dr. Scott Oliver, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior segment ultrasound

diagnostic A-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Scott Oliver, MD performed more anterior segment ultrasound, diagnostic A-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, and ophthalmic ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	54
doctor visit	697
eye procedures	2165
injections	779
photocoagulation	49
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	56
doctor visit	489
eye procedures	2624
injections	899
photocoagulation	19
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	26
Hispanic	36
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	164
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	32
doctor visit	561
eye procedures	2940
injections	1072
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	637
Black	29
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	175
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	58
doctor visit	356
eye procedures	2971
injections	1111
photocoagulation	11
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	724

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1090
Black	28
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	412
85 and over	304
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	84
doctor visit	350
eye procedures	3078
injections	1171
ultrasound (sonogram)	112

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	13
Hispanic	24
Asian	12
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	148
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	71
doctor visit	382
eye procedures	3080
injections	1207
ultrasound (sonogram)	94

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	136
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	91
doctor visit	226
eye procedures	3365
injections	1281
ultrasound (sonogram)	119

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	553
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	149
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	88
doctor visit	132
eye procedures	2633
injections	957
ultrasound (sonogram)	120

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	132
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	50
doctor visit	37
eye procedures	1288
injections	427
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	33
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	85
doctor visit	56
eye procedures	1406
injections	408
ultrasound (sonogram)	115

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	42
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	78
doctor visit	75
eye procedures	1178
injections	321
ultrasound (sonogram)	103

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	48
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	67
doctor visit	305
eye procedures	2429
injections	875
photocoagulation	26
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	92

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	482
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	183
85 and over	121
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	207

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Oliver, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott Oliver, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Scott Oliver, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott Oliver, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

University of Colorado Hospital

University of Colorado Medicine

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

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.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Midlands Choice

Mines & Associates

Cigna ( EXCEPT for Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

Presbyterian Health Plan

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

First Choice of the Midwest

Optum Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Colorado Springs Region ( EXCEPT Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Integrated Health Plans/Claritev

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Colorado Community Health Alliance

UnitedHealthcare

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

Molina Healthcare of Nebraska

Colorado Access

Aetna ( EXCEPT Aetna Whole Health)

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Denver Metro Region ( EXCEPT Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials...

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

MultiPlan/Claritev

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

First Choice Health - Big Sky Region

Employers Health Network

TRICARE/TRIWest

Carelon Behavioral Health

USA Managed Care Organization

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

Select Health

Molina Healthcare of New Mexico

Centivo

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott Oliver, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott Oliver, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech, Inc.	$1,863 LUCENTIS $1,515	Non-Covered Product $135	VABYSMO $133	NonCovered Product $80
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG	$1,534 LUCENTIS $1,494	$40
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA	$645 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $453	TISSUEBLUE $192
Alcon Vision LLC	$323 Constellation $323
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$259 CIRRUS HD-OCT $99	Cirrus HD OCT High Definition Optical Coherence Tomographer $80	$80
Other	$515 OZURDEX $156	ARTEVO 800 $120	LUCENTIS $76	VABYSMO $52	Vitreoretinal Equipment $32	Other $78

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,451
Consulting Fee	$1,494
Travel and Lodging	$1,133
Education	$61

Research Payments

Dr. Scott Oliver, MD has received 36 research payments totaling $734,672.

Biography

Dr. Scott Oliver's area of specialization is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Oliver include macular degeneration, macular hole, and strabismus. Dr. Oliver is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital, and the University of Colorado Medicine. He studied medicine at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. Dr. Oliver's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Oliver include: Phi Beta Kappa 1998 - Trinity University; Merck Award for Excellence in Medical Education 1999 - University of Colorado; and Alpha Omega Alpha 2002 - University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Oliver speaks Spanish.