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Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD

(Dr. Alaina Louise Softing Hataye, OD)

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Pacific University College of Optometry (1988)

Professional interests include: low vision, myopia (nearsightedness)

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 284-2511

Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD is an optometrist in Rochester, MN specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

Office Locations

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2024, Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2012, Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
eye procedures	559

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29
eye procedures	607

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	515
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	69
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2013

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	39
Dementia	3
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
eye procedures	517

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	66
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2014

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	36
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84
eye procedures	464

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	874
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	140
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2015

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	41
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	231
eye procedures	642

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	99
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2017 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	386
eye procedures	736
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	666
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	279
85 and over	120
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2018 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	388
eye procedures	804
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	106
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2019 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	559
eye procedures	1195
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	369
Female	537

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	850
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	357
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	177
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2020 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	457
eye procedures	784
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	385

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	637
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	161
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	402
eye procedures	1053

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	430
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	883
Black	12
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	186
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2022 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	472
eye procedures	1201
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	508
Female	616

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1046
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	16
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	454
From 75 to 84	398
85 and over	196
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	439
eye procedures	1034

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	465
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	983
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	165
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	48
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	323
eye procedures	833

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	718
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	156
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated as an optometrist in Rochester, MN were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	295
eye procedures	802
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	678
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	261
85 and over	126
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	294

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1988. She is certified by the Optometry American Board of Optometry and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Pacific University College of Optometry (1988)

Board Certification: Optometry American Board of Optometry (2017)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$121 EYLEA aflibercept injection $121
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$82 AIR OPTIX $82
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$32 LOTEMAX GEL $32
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.	$10 Spectralis $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$234
Education	$10

Biography

Dr. Alaina Softing Hataye works as an optometry (primary eye care). Her areas of expertise include the following: myopia (nearsightedness) and low vision. She has received the distinction of Skeffington Award - College of Optometry, Pacific University. Dr. Softing Hataye is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD in 2019

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alaina L. Softing Hataye, OD From 2012 - 2024

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