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Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine

2121 N 1700 W
Layton, UT 84041

(801) 773-4840

Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD is an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region.

Office Locations

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

2121 N 1700 W
Layton, UT 84041

(801) 773-4840

(801) 773-4866

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

In 2023, Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD had a list price for intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, and intravitreal injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Utah. 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:

eye injection

In 2023, Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD had a list price for eye injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Utah. 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:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

eyelid procedures

laser eye surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Utah, Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eyelid procedures, laser eye surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser 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. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
eye procedures	1604
laser treatment	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
eye procedures	1975
laser treatment	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	66
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
eye procedures	2435
laser treatment	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	563
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	69
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	48
eye procedures	2528
lab tests	66
laser treatment	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	598
Female	796

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1274
Black	24
Hispanic	50
Asian	22
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	658
From 75 to 84	512
85 and over	162
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	52
eye procedures	2617
lab tests	286
laser treatment	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	188

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	579
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	74
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
eye procedures	2658
injections	47
lab tests	216
laser treatment	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	87
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
eye procedures	3016
injections	47
lab tests	122
laser treatment	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	688
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	110
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests, injections and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
eye procedures	3320
injections	80
lab tests	116
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	688
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	109
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests, injections and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
eye procedures	3099
injections	97
lab tests	136
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	631
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	102
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, lab tests and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
eye procedures	3108
injections	126
lab tests	58
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	106
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	12
capsulotomy	22
eye procedures	3112
injections	93
laser treatment	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	613
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Layton, UT were eye procedures, lab tests, injections and ultrasound (sonogram).

blood draw	12
capsulotomy	34
eye procedures	2679
injections	81
lab tests	142
laser treatment	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	623
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	30
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	244
85 and over	80
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	332

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at Scott and White Healthcare. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) Ophthalmology and has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine

Residency: Scott and White Healthcare

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$207 LUMIGAN $163	RESTASIS $44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$160 XIIDRA $131	Travatan Z $15	BEOVU $14
Allergan, Inc.	$160 DURYSTA $92	LUMIGAN $50	VUITY $18
Shire North American Group Inc	$140 XIIDRA $140
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$109 CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% $58	XELPROS $51
Other	$510 TYRVAYA $60	ReSTOR $57	VABYSMO $45	TEPEZZA $38	VYZULTA $34	Other $275

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,168
Education	$118

Biography

Dr. Laurence Nelson's area of specialization is ophthalmology (eye disease). After attending Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at Scott and White Healthcare. He is professionally affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurence M. Nelson JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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