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Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Professional interests include: eye problems

1024 Central Park Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

(970) 879-1322

Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD is an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and internal medicine (adult medicine). Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD is affiliated with UCHealth and UCHealth Surgical Care - Yampa Valley Medical Center.

Office Locations

UCHealth Surgical Care - Yampa Valley Medical Center

1024 Central Park Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

(970) 879-1322

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1255 19th Street Suite 101
Denver, CO 80202

(303) 293-9311

(303) 293-8028

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Some issues Dr. Nathan Hamburger, 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 (see more mentions in the news)

“"Eyes are like any other organ - they need care and attention," said Dr. Nathan Hamburger, an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs and a member of the medical staff at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical...”—"Health Column: Stay focused on eye health", Craig Press, December 2025

“Ophthalmologist Dr. Nathan Hamburger at Helm Eye Center also performs the new procedure and adjustments.”—"Cataract surgery with light adjustable lenses can help avoid distance glasses", Craig Press, July 2024

“"It doesn't take long for a reaction to occur due to something being on the eye," said Dr. Nathan Hamburger, an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs and a member of the medical staff at UCHealth...”—"Monday Medical: Keep irritants out of the eye", Steamboat Pilot and Today, April 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

intermediate eye exam

ophthalmic biometry

In 2023, Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD had a list price for intermediate eye exam, and ophthalmic biometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. 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:

extraocular surgery

eye exam

In 2012, Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD had a list price for extraocular surgery, and eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. 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. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
eye procedures	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106
eye procedures	263
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	15
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	164
eye procedures	398
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	24
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	19
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	152
eye procedures	346

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	104
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	36
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	219
eye procedures	805
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	214
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	64
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	267
eye procedures	818
laser treatment	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	168
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	55
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	316
eye procedures	977
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	60
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	41
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	443
eye procedures	1214
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	44
laser treatment	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	64
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	350
eye procedures	996
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	473
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	45
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	36
doctor visit	392
eye procedures	1206
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	15
laser treatment	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	62
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	469
eye procedures	1264
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	19
laser treatment	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	655
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	360
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	73
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, CO were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	263
eye procedures	760
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	349
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	129
85 and over	43
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	217

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

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

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in Colorado.

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nathan Hamburger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

UCHealth Surgical Care - Yampa Valley Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$452 OZURDEX $123	RESTASIS $50	COMBIGAN $15	$264
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$303 Ilevro $129	CataractEquipment $125	LenSx $35	Travatan Z $2	$13
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$161 Eylea $126	EYLEA aflibercept injection $35
Abbott Laboratories	$134 Optics $118	Healon Viscoelastics $15
RxSight Inc	$74 LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) $74
Other	$90 Soft contact lenses $37	Tecnis IOL $20	CVI Contact Lens $18	NFC-700 $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,214

Biography

Dr. Nathan Hamburger is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He works in Steamboat Springs, CO and Denver, CO. He attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Hamburger include eye problems. Dr. Hamburger is professionally affiliated with UCHealth.