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Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD

Accepting New Patients

(306 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: blood disorders, anterior uveitis (iritis), uveitis, and more.

1600 Miller Trunk Highway
Duluth, MN 55811

(218) 606-9200

Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD is an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health and THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD.

Office Locations

3500 Tower Avenue
Superior, WI 54880

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502 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55805

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Essentia Health

1600 Miller Trunk Highway
Duluth, MN 55811

(218) 606-9200

(218) 606-9201

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

laser eye surgery

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD had a list price for laser eye surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. 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 Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. 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:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

visual field test

In 2012, Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, simple cataract surgery, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. 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. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI during 2012 were eye procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	380
eye procedures	1248
laser treatment	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	30
doctor visit	388
eye procedures	1314
laser treatment	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	487

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	812
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	131
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	344
eye procedures	949
laser treatment	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	94
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	298
eye procedures	398
laser treatment	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	670
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	112
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	238
eye procedures	456

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	61
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	343
eye procedures	423
laser treatment	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	64
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	418
eye procedures	287

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	68
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	416
eye procedures	315
laser treatment	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	59
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	323
eye procedures	279
laser treatment	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	52
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	197
eye procedures	362
laser treatment	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	47
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	195
eye procedures	335
laser treatment	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	43
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Superior, WI were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	321
eye procedures	578
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	394
Native American / Alaskan Native	4
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	151
85 and over	66
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	147

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Andrews Air Force Base, Malcolm Grow Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: Andrews Air Force Base, Malcolm Grow Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 306 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Superior, WI.

4.9

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-08

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I appreciate the expertise of my doc, could be finest one in area. He even talked about getting second opinions from young doc newly out of med school who might know of newest treatments for glaucoma so to not lose sight completely in affected eye

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-22

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Dr. Was kind, professional, and a Very good listener.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-12

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Explained / reviewed tests / results

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-25

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New diagnosis so some extra support

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-30

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Absolutely the best!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-05

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Very good

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-13

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Went well

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-18

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Good

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-11

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Good

Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-09-11

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Good

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$475 Centurion $116	AcrySof $91	ReSTOR $32	$235
Alcon Vision LLC	$381 ReSTOR $145	ORA $128	Wavelight $42	Rhopressa $20	CLAREON $18	Other $28

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$621
Travel and Lodging	$235

Biography

Dr. Joseph Morehouse works as a surgery and ophthalmology (eye disease). His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Morehouse's areas of expertise include the following: conjunctivitis (pink eye), macular degeneration, and eye surgery. Before performing his residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center and Andrews Air Force Base, Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Dr. Morehouse attended Georgetown University School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Essentia Health. Essentia Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Superior, WI.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Davis Morehouse, MD From 2012 - 2022

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