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Teresa L. Carlson, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

University of Houston College of Optometry (1996)

11960 Lioness Way 190
Parker, CO 80134

(303) 794-1111

Teresa L. Carlson, OD is an optometrist in Parker, CO specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from University of Houston College of Optometry in 1996 and has 29 years of experience. Teresa L. Carlson, OD is affiliated with GLAUCOMA CONSULTANTS OF COLORADO PC.

Office Locations

11960 Lioness Way 190
Parker, CO 80134

(303) 794-1111

(303) 347-1341

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Teresa L. Carlson, OD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 10%

By Volume:

punctal plug insertion

In 2023, Teresa L. Carlson, OD performed more punctal plug insertion procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 25%

By Volume:

epilation for trichiasis

By Affordability:

ophthalmic biometry

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Teresa L. Carlson, OD performed more epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for ophthalmic biometry 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1970
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	66
Hispanic	33
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	64
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1846
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	93

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	35
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	50
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
eye procedures	1432
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	101
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	664

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	890
Black	62
Hispanic	48
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	540
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	146
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	416
eye procedures	2135
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	204
ultrasound (sonogram)	86

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	32
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	70
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	397
eye procedures	1666
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	39
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	256
eye procedures	2060
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	155
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	506
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	42
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	728
eye procedures	1860
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	162
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	16
Hispanic	16
Asian	13
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	40
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	293
eye procedures	1446
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO during 2021 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
eye procedures	1803
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO during 2022 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
eye procedures	1753
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	29
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO during 2023 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	136
eye procedures	1825
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	2
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Teresa L. Carlson, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated as an optometrist in Parker, CO were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	269
eye procedures	1799
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	492
Hispanic	21
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	188
85 and over	43
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	304

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Teresa L. Carlson, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Teresa L. Carlson, OD graduated from University of Houston College of Optometry in 1996. She has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Houston College of Optometry (1996)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Teresa L. Carlson, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

GLAUCOMA CONSULTANTS OF COLORADO PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Teresa L. Carlson, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$26,770 RESTASIS $23,647	COMBIGAN $506	LUMIGAN $314	$2,302
Allergan, Inc.	$1,385 RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $918	RESTASIS $410	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $28	LUMIGAN $16	VUITY $15
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,171 Wavelight Refractive Suite $502	Wavelight $374	CLAREON $93	EYSUVIS $48	Simbrinza $45	Other $108
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,130 Simbrinza $394	Wavelight $371	AcrySof $160	Pazeo $100	ReSTOR $81	Other $23
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$1,089 ENVISTA $939	BESIVANCE $59	CRYSTALENS $42	LOTEMAX GEL $20	PUREVISION 2 FOR PRESBYOPIA $18	Other $11
Other	$6,638 XIIDRA $738	CIRRUS HD-OCT $609	FORUM $341	LOTEMAX SM $298	EYSUVIS $245	Other $4,407

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$20,688
Food and Beverage	$13,319
Travel and Lodging	$2,674
Consulting Fee	$1,500
Education	$3

Biography

Dr. Teresa Carlson specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Parker, CO. Dr. Carlson has obtained a license to practice in Colorado.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD in 2020

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Teresa L. Carlson, OD From 2013 - 2023

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