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Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

601 N Courthouse Road
Richmond, VA 23236

(804) 858-2020

Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD is an optometrist in Powhatan, VA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD is affiliated with MyEyeDr..

Office Locations

1660 Anderson Highway
Powhatan, VA 23139

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601 N Courthouse Road
Richmond, VA 23236

(804) 858-2020

(804) 423-9090

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2024

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

visual field test

In 2024, Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD had a list price for visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

In 2012, Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	80
eye procedures	246

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51
eye procedures	238

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	269

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	237

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	256

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	243

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	239

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	273

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	310

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	301

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2022 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2024
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	397

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	387

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated as an optometrist in Powhatan, VA were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	65
eye procedures	416
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD.

**Gender**
Female	128
Male	73

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	157
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	59
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Education & Training

She has a state license in Virginia.

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MyEyeDr.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Coopervision Inc.	$869 CVI Contact Lens $298	MyDay Contact Lens $164	Multiple Brands Contact Lens $111	Clariti Contact Lens $101	Biofinity Contact Lens $98	Other $97
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$692 BIOTRUE ONE DAY $359	ULTRA $214	BTOD $120
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$600 ULTRA $507	BIOTRUE ONE DAY $74	BTOD $19
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$443 Infuse $443
Alcon Vision LLC	$440 TOTAL30 $272	DAILIES $127	Precision 1 $41
Other	$1,702 Contact Lens $277	TEARCARE SYSTEM $147	Contact Lenses $144	Soft contact lenses $117	AdaptDx $114	Other $903

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,701
Entertainment	$45

Biography

Dr. Alexandra Nilsen is a specialist in optometry (primary eye care). She is affiliated with MyEyeDr..

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2024

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2022

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2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD in 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Jo Cavin Nilsen, OD From 2012 - 2024

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Biography

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