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Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Yale School of Medicine

2485 Maplewood Drive N Suite 213
Maplewood, MN 55109

(952) 897-1175

Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD is a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD is affiliated with Retina Consultants of Minnesota.

Office Locations

2485 Maplewood Drive N Suite 213
Maplewood, MN 55109

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3601 W 76th Street Third Floor
Edina, MN 55435

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710 E 24th Street Suite 304
Minneapolis, MN 55404

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2024, Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

B-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

retinal detachment repair

retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, retinal detachment repair, and retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy 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. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	58
doctor visit	12
eye procedures	4677
injections	1246
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	70
eye procedures	4987
injections	1320
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	385

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	583
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	196
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	64
eye procedures	5314
injections	1339
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	604
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	198
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	56
eye procedures	5670
injections	1293
photocoagulation	33
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	632
Female	850

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1360
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	476
85 and over	456
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	46
eye procedures	5736
injections	1324
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	685
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	214
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	44
doctor visit	26
eye procedures	6183
injections	1526
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	471

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	727
Black	42
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	218
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	37
doctor visit	118
eye procedures	5949
injections	1544
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	447

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	698
Black	39
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	218
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	34
doctor visit	135
eye procedures	8862
injections	2384
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	493
Female	622

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1031
Black	29
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	363
85 and over	295
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	70
eye procedures	8276
injections	2274
photocoagulation	11
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	451
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	936
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	266
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	33
doctor visit	132
eye procedures	8061
injections	2152
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	450
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	942
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	274
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	103
eye procedures	6827
injections	2070
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	583

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	954
Black	28
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	275
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	38
eye procedures	6590
injections	1936
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	445
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	994
Black	27
Hispanic	18
Asian	17
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	279
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN during 2024 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	37
eye procedures	5530
injections	1525
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	559

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	887
Black	21
Hispanic	19
Asian	20
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	248
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD treated as a retina specialist in Maplewood, MN were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	42
doctor visit	74
eye procedures	6358
injections	1687
photocoagulation	17
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	501
Male	375

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	800
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	13

**Age**
85 and over	241
75 to 84	287
Less than 65	80
65 to 74	267

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine. He completed residency at Wilmer Eye Institute. He has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Residency: Wilmer Eye Institute

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Retina Consultants of Minnesota

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Biography

Dr. Michael Emerson's area of specialization is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). After completing medical school at Yale School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Wilmer Eye Institute. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Emerson include: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors Rising Stars 2015 Edition.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD in 2020

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MD From 2012 - 2024

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