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Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Professional interests include: eye problems

2055 15th Street N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303

(320) 251-1432

Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD is an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Office Locations

2055 15th Street N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303

(320) 251-1432

(320) 251-7122

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4801 Veterans Drive Street St. Cloud Va Health Care System (656)
Cloud, MN 56303

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Some issues Dr. Richard William Lucius, 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.

In The News

“Nevertheless, "If you've been out hiking and develop a persistent irritation in your eye (weeks later), you probably should be seen by an ophthalmologist," said Richard Lucius, an eye pathologist...”—"UTAHN TREATED FOR EYE-WORM INFESTATION", Desert News, May 1994

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD performed more laser surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

gonioscopy

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD performed more simple cataract surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for gonioscopy, 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. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN during 2012 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	72
doctor visit	1152
eye procedures	737
laser treatment	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	85
doctor visit	864
eye procedures	1002
laser treatment	85

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	764
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	187
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	82
doctor visit	450
eye procedures	1234
laser treatment	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	173
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	80
doctor visit	868
eye procedures	709
laser treatment	80

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD.

**Gender**
Male	450
Female	778

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	462
85 and over	338
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	92
doctor visit	805
eye procedures	771
laser treatment	104

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	538
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	133
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	82
doctor visit	545
eye procedures	674
laser treatment	82

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	305

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	112
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	98
doctor visit	16
eye procedures	1116
laser treatment	98

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	256

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	91
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	149
doctor visit	43
eye procedures	1857
laser treatment	149

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	639
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	133
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	98
doctor visit	17
eye procedures	1424
laser treatment	98

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	109
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	133
doctor visit	630
eye procedures	1060
laser treatment	133

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	102
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	94
doctor visit	666
eye procedures	733
laser treatment	94

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	312

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	118
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Saint Cloud, MN were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	96
doctor visit	550
eye procedures	1028
laser treatment	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	443
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	230
85 and over	136
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	174

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	9
Dementia	5

Education & Training

He has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$155 TRULIGN TORIC $155
Shire North American Group Inc	$113 XIIDRA $113
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.	$87 Kahook Dual Blade $87
The Cameron-Ehlen Group, Inc.	$28 LENSAR Laser $28

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$269
Education	$113

Biography

Dr. Richard Lucius' specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Lucius include eye problems. He is a graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2023

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard William Lucius, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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