Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KLAUS
Nelson C Klaus, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Stuart, FL. Nelson is a 1997 graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Nelson is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Nelson cared for 3,023 Medicare patients across 3,526 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (772) 287-8777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2090 SE OCEAN BLVD
Stuart, FL 34996
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,526 services · 3,023 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
148 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
61 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
19 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
18 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
14 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
16 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
339 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
322 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
180 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
139 |
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
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 Stuart 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Klaus specialize in?
Dr. Klaus is an ophthalmology in Stuart, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Klaus located?
Dr. Klaus is listed at 2090 SE OCEAN BLVD, Stuart, FL 34996. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Klaus's phone number?
The number on file is (772) 287-8777. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Klaus's NPI number?
Dr. Klaus's National Provider Identifier is 1154373322. 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
Where did Dr. Klaus go to medical school?
Dr. Klaus attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Klaus been practicing?
Dr. Klaus has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Klaus do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Klaus 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; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, 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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