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Active NPI 1154373322 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nelson C Klaus , MD

Ophthalmology • Stuart, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nelson Klaus, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Stuart, FL. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Klaus delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2090 SE OCEAN BLVD.

Dr. Klaus is affiliated with Stuart Eye Institute Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2090 Se Ocean Blvd

Stuart, FL 349963304

Telephone 7722878777
Fax 7722871996
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Stuart Eye Institute Pa Facility NPI 1043283195

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Stuart, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs -2.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.5 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Stuart, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Klaus (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Stuart Specialty Average (31.5 Years) 31.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
999 935 $197.25 $130.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
801 529 $134.42 $92.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
339 334 $100.00 $36.23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
322 304 $117.15 $63.06
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
180 124 $165.00 $41.19
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
148 100 $2000.00 $544.54
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
139 133 $50.00 $27.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
109 109 $270.00 $148.05
92134 Imaging of retina
104 100 $100.00 $40.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
73 72 $225.00 $124.89
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
68 63 $155.00 $88.71
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
61 58 $700.00 $330.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
40 40 $304.00 $171.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
39 35 $80.00 $57.32
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
26 19 $118.00 $63.02
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
19 18 $675.00 $246.36
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
18 12 $270.00 $129.37
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
16 16 $28.00 $11.29
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
14 11 $2500.00 $748.94
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
11 11 $147.00 $83.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME-82002

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License FL ME82002

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
261090600 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Stuart Eye Institute Pa

2090 Se Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 349963304

Phone: 7722878777

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

5 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1053775346

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1497708515

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1568418283

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1669425773

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1750333290

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 14, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 14, 2016

Registered at 2090 SE OCEAN BLVD, STUART, FL 349963304 (Tel: 7722878777)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 14, 2016

Registered at 2090 SE OCEAN BLVD, STUART, FL 349963304 (Tel: 7722878777)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 14, 2016

Recorded as NELSON KLAUS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 14, 2016

Specialist (License #ME82002 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154373322
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 16, 2006
Last Update: March 14, 2016
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2090 Se Ocean Blvd

Stuart, FL 349963304

Phone: 7722878777

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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