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Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

1500 Associates Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002

(563) 584-3000

Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD is an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA specializing in ophthalmic plastic surgery. She graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD is affiliated with MercyOne.

Office Locations

MercyOne

1500 Associates Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002

(563) 584-3000

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Some issues Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, 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. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

laser surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, laser surgery, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

blepharoplasty

upper lid blepharoplasty

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for blepharoplasty, and upper lid blepharoplasty 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. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71
eye procedures	138

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
eye procedures	434

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	83
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	97
eye procedures	306

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	44
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	182
eye procedures	396

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	358

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	106
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	764

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	209

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	52
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2017 were eye procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	868
plastic surgery procedures	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	59
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2018 were eye procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	923
plastic surgery procedures	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	62
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	917
injections	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	65
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	866

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	59
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2021 were eye procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	208
eye procedures	714
plastic surgery procedures	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	68
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	226
eye procedures	784
laser treatment	22
plastic surgery procedures	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	313

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	67
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Dubuque, IA were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and injections.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	153
eye procedures	646
injections	21
laser treatment	22
plastic surgery procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD.

**Gender**
Female	233
Male	126

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	264
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	60
75 to 84	115
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	150

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She is certified by the Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MercyOne

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$66 ARGOS $66
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$36 $36
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$24 LUMERA $24

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$126

Biography

Dr. Alethea Hein specializes in ophthalmic plastic surgery and practices in Dubuque, IA. Her clinical interests encompass eye problems. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Hein completed a residency program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She is affiliated with MercyOne. Dr. Hein's practice in Dubuque, IA is open to new patients as reported by MercyOne.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alethea Ann Hein, MD From 2012 - 2022

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General Payments

Biography

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