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Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD

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

University of Washington School of Medicine (2008)

526 Shoup Avenue W Suite H
Twin Falls, ID 83301

(208) 678-2173

Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD is an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD is affiliated with Optum, WELCH AND ALLAN, MD PA, RIVER VIEW EYE SPECIALISTS PLLC and Optum Idaho.

Office Locations

1320 Bennett Avenue Suite A
Burley, ID 83318

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1415 Park View Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301

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261 Canyon Crest Drive W
Twin Falls, ID 83301

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Optum Idaho

526 Shoup Avenue W Suite H
Twin Falls, ID 83301

(208) 678-2173

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

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blepharoplasty

corneal pachymetry

epilation for trichiasis

eye injection

eyelid plastic surgery

eyelid surgery

eye tests

facial plastic surgery

fundus photography

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

ophthalmic biometry

ophthalmic ultrasound

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

upper lid blepharoplasty

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD had a list price for blepharoplasty, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), eye injection, eyelid plastic surgery, eyelid surgery, eye tests, facial plastic surgery , fundus photography, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, ophthalmic biometry, ophthalmic ultrasound, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, upper lid blepharoplasty, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Idaho. 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

laser eye surgery

visual field test

In 2023, Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, laser eye surgery, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Idaho. 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:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

complex cataract surgery

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye exam

eyelid procedures

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Idaho, Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, complex cataract surgery, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye exam, eyelid procedures, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery 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. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID during 2012 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

doctor visit	145
eye procedures	263
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	367
eye procedures	694
injections	76
laser treatment	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	106

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	56
Less than 65	45

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	40
doctor visit	438
eye procedures	1031
injections	121
laser treatment	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	145

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	59
Less than 65	43

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	657
eye procedures	1526
injections	206
laser treatment	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	200

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	486
Female	580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	948
Black	0
Hispanic	94
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	140
Less than 65	100

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	72
doctor visit	702
eye procedures	1728
foreign body removal	18
injections	237
laser treatment	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	164

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	84
Less than 65	44

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	96
doctor visit	630
eye procedures	1947
foreign body removal	14
injections	313
laser treatment	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	188

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	82
Less than 65	64

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	78
doctor visit	725
eye procedures	2200
injections	392
laser treatment	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	201

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	593
Black	0
Hispanic	89
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	91
Less than 65	55

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

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	83
doctor visit	828
eye procedures	3051
injections	659
laser treatment	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	209

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	789
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	158
Less than 65	44

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	85
doctor visit	687
eye procedures	2874
injections	676
laser treatment	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	151

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	136
Less than 65	28

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	74
doctor visit	746
eye procedures	3202
injections	664
laser treatment	74
plastic surgery procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	202

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	821
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	335
85 and over	162
Less than 65	40

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

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

capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	697
eye procedures	2669
injections	588
laser treatment	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	103

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	743
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	317
85 and over	142
Less than 65	27

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Burley, ID were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	65
doctor visit	602
eye procedures	1925
foreign body removal	16
injections	393
laser treatment	67
plastic surgery procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	155

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	579
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	52
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	225
85 and over	100
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	284

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

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

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Nathan Robert Welch, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2008. He has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (2008)

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Optum

WELCH AND ALLAN, MD PA

RIVER VIEW EYE SPECIALISTS PLLC

Optum Idaho

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$691 EYLEA aflibercept injection $363	Eylea $299	EYLEA HD $28
Alcon Vision LLC	$233 ARGOS $168	CLAREON $35	Rhopressa $15	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $14
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$209 Healon Viscoelastics $197	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $12
Shire North American Group Inc	$190 XIIDRA $40	$150
Allergan, Inc.	$177 OZURDEX $136	XEN $22	LUMIGAN $18
Other	$1,173 OZURDEX $171	Spectralis $106	VABYSMO $75	PROLENSA $73	CyPass $68	Other $679

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,475
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150
Education	$49

Biography

Dr. Nathan Welch's area of specialization is ophthalmology (eye disease). He is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Welch is professionally affiliated with Optum.

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

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