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Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Albany Medical College (1992)

Professional interests include: uveitis, endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), inflammatory eye disease, and more.

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2020

Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD is a retina specialist in Aurora, CO specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Albany Medical College in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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University of Colorado Medicine

1675 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2020

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Some issues Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

In The News

“Johnstown resident Jamie Carley, left, stands with Dr. Naresh Mandava, chairman of ophthalmology and director of the UCHealth Eye Center.”—"Johnstown woman becomes first in Colorado with 'bionic eye' to restore her sight", Greeley Tribune, December 2015

“Robert Frye (left), a member of the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute advisory committee, and Dr. Naresh Mandava (right), professor and chairman of the University of Colorado School of Medicine's...”—"FUTURE IN SIGHT: Rocky Mountain Eye Institute expands, makes room for research center", Sentinel Colorado, July 2013

“The co-founders/scientists who developed this technology are Jeffry Olson, associate professor of ophthalmology and retinal surgeon, and Naresh Mandava, professor and chairman of ophthalmology,...”—"Colorado eye disease firm moves to O.C.", The Orange County Register, January 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2012 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	377
eye procedures	2436
injections	912
photocoagulation	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2013 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	298
eye procedures	2891
injections	1084

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	651
Black	39
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	137
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2014 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	346
eye procedures	3201
injections	1231

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	327
Female	447

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	39
Hispanic	36
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	141
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	312
eye procedures	3002
injections	1121

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	580
Female	756

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1158
Black	58
Hispanic	56
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	504
85 and over	280
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2016 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	258
eye procedures	3016
injections	1095

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	551
Black	25
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	127
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	314
eye procedures	3271
injections	1162
photocoagulation	11
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	35
Hispanic	32
Asian	23
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	135
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	241
eye procedures	2882
injections	1059

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	22
Hispanic	23
Asian	19
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	127
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	148
eye procedures	2362
injections	957

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	19
Hispanic	21
Asian	16
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	124
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	119
eye procedures	2112
injections	851

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	98
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	97
eye procedures	2205
injections	776

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	108
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186
eye procedures	2282
injections	738

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	18
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	122
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD treated as a retina specialist in Aurora, CO were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

doctor visit	245
eye procedures	2696
injections	998
photocoagulation	12
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	528
Hispanic	25
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	237
85 and over	127
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	11
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 1992. He completed residency at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Institute. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (1992)

Residency: Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Institute (1996)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Midlands Choice

Mines & Associates

Cigna ( EXCEPT for Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

Presbyterian Health Plan

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

First Choice of the Midwest

Optum Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Colorado Springs Region ( EXCEPT Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Integrated Health Plans/Claritev

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Colorado Community Health Alliance

UnitedHealthcare

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

Molina Healthcare of Nebraska

Colorado Access

Aetna ( EXCEPT Aetna Whole Health)

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Denver Metro Region ( EXCEPT Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials...

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

MultiPlan/Claritev

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

First Choice Health - Big Sky Region

Employers Health Network

TRICARE/TRIWest

Carelon Behavioral Health

USA Managed Care Organization

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

Select Health

Molina Healthcare of New Mexico

Centivo

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Naresh Mandava, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$750 STELLARIS PC $750
Abbott Laboratories	$172 Healon Viscoelastics $139	Optics $33
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.	$166 ARTEVO 800 $166
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$160 Cirrus HD OCT High Definition Optical Coherence Tomographer $80	$80
Genentech, Inc.	$150 VABYSMO $133	NonCovered Product $17
Other	$221 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $99	EYLEA aflibercept injection $80	Eylea $43

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$870
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$750

Biography

Dr. Naresh Mandava practices vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Mandava is a graduate of Albany Medical College. He trained at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Institute for his residency. These areas are among his clinical interests: vision problems, macular degeneration, and uveitis. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has received the following distinctions: Top Ophthalmologists in America 2004 - 2004 - 2009 Consumers' Research Council of America; Honor Award 2007 - American Academy of Ophthalmology; and Inventor of the Year 2010 - University of Colorado Denver. Dr. Mandava's hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital, and the University of Colorado Medicine.