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Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD

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Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: cornea transplant (keratoplasty), LASIK, cataracts

1710 S 70th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506

(402) 484-9000

Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD is a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD is affiliated with Bryan Health.

Office Locations

Bryan Health

1710 S 70th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506

(402) 484-9000

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LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

corneal epithelial debridement

endothelial keratoplasty

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

punctal plug insertion

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

corneal pachymetry

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Nebraska, Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD performed more corneal epithelial debridement, endothelial keratoplasty, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, punctal plug insertion, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cataract surgery with IOL implantation, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery 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 10%

By Volume:

ophthalmic ultrasound

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

extracapsular lens removal

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Nebraska, Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD performed more ophthalmic ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for cataract surgery, and extracapsular lens removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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:

laser surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

A-scan

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Nebraska, Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD performed more laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for A-scan, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry 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

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	169
eye procedures	255
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	30
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	555
eye procedures	1446
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	189

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	480
Female	770

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	532
From 75 to 84	408
85 and over	200
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
doctor visit	726
eye procedures	2358
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
laser treatment	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	284

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	566

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	871
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	127
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	198
doctor visit	1103
eye procedures	4126
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20
laser treatment	198
transplant procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	262

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	610
Female	994

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1537
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	14
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	656
From 75 to 84	608
85 and over	261
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	231
doctor visit	1125
eye procedures	4177
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14
laser treatment	231
transplant procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	296

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	627
Female	944

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1499
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	663
From 75 to 84	607
85 and over	229
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	249
doctor visit	1036
eye procedures	4155
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
laser treatment	249
transplant procedures	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	259

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	614
Female	941

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1483
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	701
From 75 to 84	562
85 and over	238
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	213
doctor visit	1164
eye procedures	2964
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
laser treatment	213
transplant procedures	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	268

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	806

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1268
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	607
From 75 to 84	489
85 and over	189
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	207
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
doctor visit	1697
excision	11
eye procedures	2991
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	27
laser treatment	207
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
transplant procedures	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	303

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	527
Female	879

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	631
From 75 to 84	541
85 and over	198
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	217
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
doctor visit	1555
excision	14
eye procedures	2889
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	35
laser treatment	217
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
transplant procedures	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	341

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	483
Female	805

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1211
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	602
From 75 to 84	512
85 and over	153
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	218
doctor visit	1358
eye procedures	2795
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
laser treatment	218
transplant procedures	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	320

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	446
Female	755

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1132
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	547
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	148
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE during 2024 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	213
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
doctor visit	1278
eye procedures	2790
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	213
transplant procedures	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	267

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	734

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1076
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	479
85 and over	130
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Lincoln, NE were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	180
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
doctor visit	1069
excision	12
eye procedures	2813
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
laser treatment	180
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
transplant procedures	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	258

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	430
Female	693

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	1067
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	420
85 and over	158
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	498

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD From 2013 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	9
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jordan James Rixen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bryan Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$168 LUMIGAN $69	ALPHAGAN P $65	VUITY $18	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $17
Optos, Inc.	$158 NFC-700 $158
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$127 TEPEZZA $127
LENSAR, Inc.	$104 LENSAR LASER SYSTEM $104
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$86 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $59	EYLEA aflibercept injection $28
Other	$333 TEPEZZA $85	LUMIGAN $40	XIIDRA $35	Wavelight $27	IHEEZO $24	Other $123

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$977

Biography

Dr. Jordan Rixen's area of specialization is eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He studied medicine at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Rixen trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Iowa. Dr. Rixen is affiliated with Bryan Health.