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Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1997)

2090 Se Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34996

(772) 287-8777

Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD is an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1997 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD is affiliated with STUART EYE INSTITUTE PA.

Office Locations

2090 Se Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34996

(772) 287-8777

(772) 287-1996

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2023

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ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2013, Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD had a list price for extraocular surgery, eye tests, gonioscopy, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, and ophthalmic ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	48
eye procedures	3911
laser treatment	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	808
Female	1030

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1737
Black	44
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	776
From 75 to 84	694
85 and over	318
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	57
eye procedures	3997
laser treatment	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	785
Female	992

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1681
Black	42
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	740
From 75 to 84	715
85 and over	291
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	43
eye procedures	4424
laser treatment	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1592
Female	2130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3536
Black	70
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1494
From 75 to 84	1542
85 and over	630
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	192
eye procedures	4462
laser treatment	73
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	816
Female	1092

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1798
Black	39
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	718
From 75 to 84	817
85 and over	330
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	37
doctor visit	146
eye procedures	4510
laser treatment	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	782
Female	1078

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1742
Black	37
Hispanic	40
Asian	12
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	690
From 75 to 84	792
85 and over	342
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	37
doctor visit	82
eye procedures	4226
laser treatment	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	732
Female	1005

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1637
Black	26
Hispanic	31
Asian	13
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	635
From 75 to 84	774
85 and over	305
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
doctor visit	61
eye procedures	4320
laser treatment	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	720
Female	993

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1625
Black	18
Hispanic	26
Asian	11
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	623
From 75 to 84	774
85 and over	293
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	43
doctor visit	89
eye procedures	3537
laser treatment	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	587
Female	838

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1345
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	495
From 75 to 84	671
85 and over	247
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	2008
eye procedures	1772
laser treatment	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	574
Female	860

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1352
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	500
From 75 to 84	687
85 and over	236
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	2049
eye procedures	1506
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	535
Female	804

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1257
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	423
From 75 to 84	653
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL during 2023 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	1946
eye procedures	1512
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	517
Female	811

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1236
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	657
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stuart, FL were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	36
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	611
eye procedures	3470
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	23
laser treatment	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	768
Female	1057

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	1722
Hispanic	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	20

**Age**
75 to 84	797
85 and over	272
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	681

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1997. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1997)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nelson C. Klaus III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

STUART EYE INSTITUTE PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$487 XIIDRA $487
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$262 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $126	iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 $123	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $12
AbbVie Inc.	$244 DURYSTA $156	ALPHAGAN P $44	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $44
Allergan Inc.	$178 RESTASIS $61	LUMIGAN $53	BOTOX $14	COMBIGAN $5	$46
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$141 BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $95	Bromsite $46
Other	$721 RayOne Aspheric $125	Rocklatan $73	Tecnis IOL $57	TEPEZZA $56	Ilevro $55	Other $356

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,566
Education	$466

Biography

Dr. Nelson Klaus is a Stuart, FL physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). His clinical interests include eye problems. He is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Klaus attended medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.