Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout READER
Nathan Buth Reader, MD practises ophthalmology in Edina, MN. Nathan is a 2000 graduate of Washington University School of Medicine.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Reader's specialty?
Dr. Reader is an ophthalmology in Edina, MN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Reader?
Dr. Reader is listed at 6533 DREW AVE S, Edina, MN 55435. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Reader?
The number on file is (952) 927-7138. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Reader's NPI number?
Dr. Reader's National Provider Identifier is 1184609646. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Reader's medical education?
Dr. Reader attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Reader been practising?
Dr. Reader has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Reader known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Reader performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Reader. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (952) 927-7138
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6533 DREW AVE S
Edina, MN 55435
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,757 services · 1,499 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
131 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
24 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
13 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
563 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
138 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
133 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
125 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
42 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
41 |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
24 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Edina 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.