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Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD

(Dr. Edgar Lowndes Ready IV, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

401 Meridian Street Suite 400
Huntsville, AL 35801

(256) 539-8851

Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD is a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center and RETINA SPECIALISTS OF NORTH ALABAMA, LLC.

Office Locations

Crestwood Medical Center

401 Meridian Street Suite 400
Huntsville, AL 35801

(256) 539-8851

(256) 534-7203

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD performed more eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye tests

In 2023, Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD had a list price for eye tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. 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 Affordability:

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD had a list price for scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. 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. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	27
doctor visit	3617
eye procedures	3439
injections	819
photocoagulation	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	40
doctor visit	3617
eye procedures	3949
injections	843
photocoagulation	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	773
Female	1038

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1627
Black	145
Hispanic	12
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	707
From 75 to 84	637
85 and over	304
Less than 65	163

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	3537
eye procedures	4302
injections	993
photocoagulation	80
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	832
Female	1069

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1702
Black	155
Hispanic	17
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	735
From 75 to 84	672
85 and over	305
Less than 65	189

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	3551
eye procedures	4857
injections	1167
photocoagulation	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1652
Female	2020

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3290
Black	294
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1404
From 75 to 84	1334
85 and over	608
Less than 65	326

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	3934
eye procedures	5253
injections	1323
photocoagulation	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	830
Female	1035

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1680
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	734
From 75 to 84	653
85 and over	316
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	3296
eye procedures	5066
injections	1338
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	715
Female	933

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1477
Black	127
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	617
From 75 to 84	595
85 and over	295
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	2799
eye procedures	5393
injections	1699
photocoagulation	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	719
Female	859

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1435
Black	109
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	529
From 75 to 84	613
85 and over	304
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	2848
eye procedures	5847
injections	1926
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	721
Female	916

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1493
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	616
From 75 to 84	591
85 and over	319
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	2363
eye procedures	5049
injections	1806
photocoagulation	29
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	652
Female	816

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1316
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	555
From 75 to 84	524
85 and over	303
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	2402
eye procedures	5163
injections	1987
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	684
Female	774

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1312
Black	98
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	535
From 75 to 84	527
85 and over	313
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL during 2022 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2434
eye procedures	5016
injections	2007
photocoagulation	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	633
Female	795

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1291
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	497
From 75 to 84	555
85 and over	318
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated as a retina specialist in Huntsville, AL were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	3127
eye procedures	4848
injections	1446
photocoagulation	40
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	746
Female	932

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	123
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	1511
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	609
85 and over	307
Less than 65	131
65 to 74	629

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Crestwood Medical Center

RETINA SPECIALISTS OF NORTH ALABAMA, LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$558 Eylea $433	EYLEA aflibercept injection $125
Allergan Inc.	$156 XEN $146	ALPHAGAN P $10
Alcon Vision LLC	$149 Constellation $149
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$125 $125
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$125 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $125
Other	$100 VABYSMO $38	SYFOVRE $23	ILUVIEN $21	OZURDEX $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,214

Biography

Dr. Edgar Ready's specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). After attending Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. He is professionally affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgar L. Ready IV, MD From 2012 - 2022

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