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Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD

(Christopher Kelly, OD)
Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)
Pacific University College of Optometry
Professional interests include: eye problems
1720 Highway 59 S.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD is an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry. Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD is affiliated with Sanford Health and Sanford Health Thief River Falls Eye Center & Optical.

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Office Locations

1720 Highway 59 S.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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Some issues Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD 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. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam
eye procedures
SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

eye tests
scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging
SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam, eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for eye tests, 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 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry
ophthalmic ultrasound
ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), ophthalmic ultrasound, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. 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 Volume:

anterior segment surgery
simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD performed more anterior segment surgery, and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for visual field test 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. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 163
eye procedures 100

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 252
eye procedures 1772
ultrasound (sonogram) 31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 157
Female 217
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 360
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 132
85 and over 70
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2013

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 3
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 7
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 212
eye procedures 1438
ultrasound (sonogram) 18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 134
Female 205
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 328
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 132
85 and over 48
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2014

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 3
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 29
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 194
eye procedures 511

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 250
Female 346
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 570
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 220
85 and over 78
Less than 65 108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2015

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 155
eye procedures 432
ultrasound (sonogram) 12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 157
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 258
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 40
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2016

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 140
eye procedures 1838

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 262
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 97
85 and over 40
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2017

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 28
Dementia 5
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 137
eye procedures 405

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 120
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 258
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 54
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2018

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 302
eye procedures 3785
ultrasound (sonogram) 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 236
Female 317
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 536
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 198
From 75 to 84 197
85 and over 103
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2019

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 33
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 272
eye procedures 3574
ultrasound (sonogram) 27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 210
Female 292
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 480
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 165
85 and over 98
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2020

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 35
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2021 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 298
eye procedures 5882
ultrasound (sonogram) 41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 241
Female 299
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 521
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 196
From 75 to 84 190
85 and over 98
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2021

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 32
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 266
eye procedures 4577

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 208
Female 301
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 491
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 208
From 75 to 84 163
85 and over 96
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Dementia 3
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN during 2023 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 282
eye procedures 4426
ultrasound (sonogram) 24

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 224
Female 291
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 498
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 204
From 75 to 84 180
85 and over 83
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD in 2023

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 33
Dementia 4
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit 222
eye procedures 2395
ultrasound (sonogram) 23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD.

Gender
Male 168
Female 227
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 380
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 139
85 and over 67
Less than 65 51
65 to 74 137

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Cancer 8
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry. He has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Pacific University College of Optometry

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sanford Health
Sanford Health Thief River Falls Eye Center & Optical

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 689 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Thief River Falls, MN. 

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Overall Rating
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Allergan Inc. $56 RESTASIS
$32 		NATRELLE IMPLANTS
$13 		COMBIGAN
$12
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. $47 TYRVAYA
$47
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC. $26 AmnioGraft
$26
Shire North American Group Inc $23 XIIDRA
$23
TEI Medical Inc. $22 PriMatrix
$22
Other $26 VUITY
$14 		Rocklatan
$12
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $200

Biography

Dr. Christopher Kelly is a specialist in optometry (primary eye care) in Thief River Falls, MN. On average, patients gave Dr. Kelly a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). In his practice, Dr. Kelly focuses on eye problems. He is professionally affiliated with Sanford Health. He has a closed panel according to Yext. He has received professional recognition including the following: Army Bronze Star Medal.

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