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Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Southern California College of Optometry (1975)

310 Hemsted Drive Suite 110
Redding, CA 96002

(530) 221-0726

Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD is an optometrist in Redding, CA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1975 and has 50 years of experience.

Office Locations

310 Hemsted Drive Suite 110
Redding, CA 96002

(530) 221-0726

(530) 221-1377

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

intermediate eye exam

In 2023, Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD had a list price for intermediate eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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:

punctal plug insertion

simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

punctal plug insertion

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD performed more punctal plug insertion, and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for extraocular surgery, eye exam, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, punctal occlusion, and punctal plug insertion 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 Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA during 2013 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70
eye procedures	1582
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	250

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	43
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated during 2013 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA during 2014 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	148
eye procedures	1851
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	421

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	54
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	2
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA during 2015 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	141
eye procedures	2058
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	509

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	944
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	506
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	122
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA during 2016 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	148
eye procedures	2015
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	474

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	55
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA during 2017 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	156
eye procedures	2026
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	572

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	56
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA during 2018 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
eye procedures	2446
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	832

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	56
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA during 2019 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	219
eye procedures	2500
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	751

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	57
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA during 2020 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	107
eye procedures	2237
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	596

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	55
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA during 2021 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81
eye procedures	2120
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	574

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	58
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	2
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA during 2022 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
eye procedures	1876
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	520

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA during 2023 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50
eye procedures	2133
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	475

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	463
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated as an optometrist in Redding, CA were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

doctor visit	119
eye procedures	2076
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	543

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	531
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	209
85 and over	50
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	269

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1975. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Southern California College of Optometry (1975)

Licensed In: California

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
OPTOVUE, INC.	$20,021 RTvue $20,000	iVue $21
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$29 $29
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.	$20 CIRRUS HD-OCT $20
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$20 CIRRUS HD-OCT $20

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$20,000
Food and Beverage	$90

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Ekelund specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Redding, CA. Dr. Ekelund obtained a license to practice in California.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund, OD From 2013 - 2023

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