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Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Illinois College of Medicine (2016)

Professional interests include: eye problems

1375 E 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218

(303) 812-6410

Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD is an ophthalmologist in Bettendorf, IA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2016 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD is affiliated with OSF Healthcare.

Office Locations

777 Tanglefoot Lane
Bettendorf, IA 52722

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1375 E 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218

(303) 812-6410

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4731 45th Street Court
Rock Island, IL 61201

(309) 793-2020

(309) 793-2602

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Some issues Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, 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. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

simple cataract surgery

In 2024, Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD performed more eye procedures, and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

intravitreal drug injection

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

fundus photography

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD performed more anterior segment surgery, intravitreal drug injection, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for fundus photography 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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bettendorf, IA during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	183
eye procedures	250
injections	64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bettendorf, IA during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	666
eye procedures	1793
injections	637

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	136
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bettendorf, IA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	755
eye procedures	3187
injections	1296
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	161
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bettendorf, IA during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	44
doctor visit	872
eye procedures	3827
injections	1594
laser treatment	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	177
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bettendorf, IA during 2024 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	953
eye procedures	3802
injections	1640
laser treatment	42

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	477

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	731
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	166
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Bettendorf, IA were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	34
doctor visit	685
eye procedures	2571
injections	1046
laser treatment	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	596
Hispanic	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	229
85 and over	128
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	251

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD From 2020 - 2024

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	13
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine (2016)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2020)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (2022)

Licensed In: Illinois

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$531 Centurion $187	Unity $85	NGENUITY $73	AcrySof $47	CLAREON $47	Other $92
RxSight Inc	$434 LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) $199	RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $106	LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) $90	RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE $39
Genentech USA, Inc.	$261 VABYSMO $261
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$188 Tecnis Simplicity $170	Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System $18
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$152 EYLEA HD $152
Other	$1,059 Cimerli $149	SYFOVRE $144	MIEBO $125	LUCENTIS $94	BYOOVIZ $65	Other $482

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,487
Education	$98
Honoraria	$39

Biography

Dr. Richard Yemm's medical specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Yemm's clinical interests encompass eye problems. After attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. He is affiliated with OSF Healthcare.

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