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Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD

(Gregory Nelson)

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

1100 W Central Road Suite 205
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

(847) 290-0202

Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Alexian Brothers, Ascension Saint Alexius and SUBURBAN ASSOCIATES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY LLC.

Office Locations

1100 W Central Road Suite 205
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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Some issues Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

laser surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

ophthalmic biometry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, eye procedures, laser surgery, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	166
doctor visit	73
eye procedures	7364
laser treatment	184
ultrasound (sonogram)	999

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
capsulotomy	166
doctor visit	134
eye procedures	6707
laser treatment	183
photocoagulation	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	298

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	900
Female	1633

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2326
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	86
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	912
From 75 to 84	1097
85 and over	469
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	16
capsulotomy	157
doctor visit	58
eye procedures	7639
laser treatment	188
photocoagulation	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1046
Female	1817

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2597
Black	26
Hispanic	87
Asian	110
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1047
From 75 to 84	1182
85 and over	577
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
capsulotomy	99
doctor visit	75
excision	12
eye procedures	7677
laser treatment	143
photocoagulation	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	128

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2158
Female	3598

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5220
Black	40
Hispanic	174
Asian	228
Other	94
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2148
From 75 to 84	2330
85 and over	1178
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
capsulotomy	118
doctor visit	12
excision	16
eye procedures	7671
laser treatment	160
photocoagulation	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	132

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1093
Female	1757

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2571
Black	30
Hispanic	94
Asian	105
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1025
From 75 to 84	1152
85 and over	623
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	108
doctor visit	26
excision	15
eye procedures	7371
laser treatment	150
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1038
Female	1690

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2438
Black	23
Hispanic	98
Asian	114
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	952
From 75 to 84	1193
85 and over	543
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	137
doctor visit	139
eye procedures	7635
laser treatment	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1079
Female	1721

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2489
Black	24
Hispanic	98
Asian	135
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	976
From 75 to 84	1220
85 and over	566
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	185
doctor visit	221
eye procedures	7926
laser treatment	203
ultrasound (sonogram)	87

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1127
Female	1764

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2555
Black	28
Hispanic	101
Asian	135
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	964
From 75 to 84	1280
85 and over	596
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	123
doctor visit	158
eye procedures	6068
laser treatment	138
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	921
Female	1386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2051
Black	27
Hispanic	65
Asian	105
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	805
From 75 to 84	1013
85 and over	450
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	140
doctor visit	3672
eye procedures	3644
laser treatment	140
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	982
Female	1548

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2237
Black	25
Hispanic	81
Asian	122
Other	65
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	817
From 75 to 84	1176
85 and over	498
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	23
capsulotomy	129
doctor visit	2159
excision	18
eye procedures	4159
laser treatment	195
photocoagulation	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	863
Female	1347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1950
Black	25
Hispanic	68
Asian	106
Other	61
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	676
From 75 to 84	1062
85 and over	442
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

ablation	16
capsulotomy	138
doctor visit	611
excision	15
eye procedures	6714
laser treatment	165
photocoagulation	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	184

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1018
Female	1660

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	113
Non-Hispanic White	2403
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	84
Other	53

**Age**
75 to 84	1155
85 and over	540
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	938

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

Residency: University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Ascension Alexian Brothers

Ascension Saint Alexius

SUBURBAN ASSOCIATES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Arlington Heights, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,529 Cataract Equipment $324	Ilevro $290	Simbrinza $215	LenSx $168	CataractEquipment $162	Other $371
Allergan Inc.	$1,473 LUMIGAN $476	COMBIGAN $433	RESTASIS $374	BOTOX $35	OZURDEX $16	Other $139
Alcon Vision LLC	$783 AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $162	ARGOS $138	CLAREON $133	Centurion $104	ORA $82	Other $164
AbbVie Inc.	$502 LUMIGAN $222	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $161	VUITY $43	DURYSTA $40	ALPHAGAN P $37
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$493 Rocklatan $336	Rhopressa $157
Other	$2,546 Optics $187	Travatan Z $184	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $166	LUMIGAN $155	VYZULTA $147	Other $1,708

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,215
Education	$67
Gift	$45

Biography

Dr. Gregory Nelson practices ophthalmology (eye disease). His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). In his practice, Dr. Nelson focuses on eye problems. He is professionally affiliated with Ascension. After completing medical school at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD in 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Arnold Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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