Dr. August L. Reader, MD
- Medicare services, 2022
- 159
- Part D claims, 2023
- 18
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $1,984
- State license
- 1
- Practice address
- 2825 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95816
- Practice phone
- Call (916) 454-2222
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. August L. Reader is an ophthalmologist in Sacramento, California
Dr. Reader practices at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento in Sacramento, California, part of Sutter Health.
Dr. Reader's NPI, 1053312157, was assigned on August 10, 2005. Dr. Reader graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1974. Dr. Reader holds California license G34886.
- NPI
- 1053312157NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- August 10, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (916) 454-2222
- Professional email
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 78
- Medical school graduation
- 1974
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. August L. Reader practices at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento in Sacramento, California
Dr. Reader's primary practice is Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, at 2825 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95816 in Sacramento County. The practice phone is (916) 454-2222.
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento2825 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95816 · Sacramento CountyPhone(916) 454-2222
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. August L. Reader is affiliated with 1 site of care
Dr. Reader's primary practice is Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento in Sacramento, California, part of Sutter Health.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. August L. Reader's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Reader practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. August L. Reader is one of 2,621 ophthalmologists in California
Ophthalmology is Dr. Reader's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Reader is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Ophthalmology, CaliforniaPrimary
Ophthalmologists near Dr. Reader
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. August L. Reader billed Medicare for 159 services in 2022
CMS data shows 159 Medicare services from Dr. Reader across 5 procedure codes in 2022. Medicare paid $10,606 for them. Every service was in an office.
Dr. Reader's Medicare services by type, 2021 to 2022
- 2021
- 2022
- Tests and treatments
- 2021: 5522022: 15971%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2021: 312022: 0100%
Dr. Reader compared with the California median for ophthalmologists, 2022
- Dr. Reader
- California median
- Medicare services
- 159vs 1,07985% below
- Part D claims
- 18vs 61897% below
Medians across 2,568 ophthalmologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Reader's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2022
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. August L. Reader's patients have a median age of 73
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Reader's median patient age at 73, with 54% women.
Dr. Reader's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 73
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women54%
- Men31%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. August L. Reader wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims in 2023
In 2023, Dr. Reader wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 1 drug, with $955 in total drug cost. In 2022, CMS named 559 claims across 14 drugs.
Dr. Reader's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2023
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2022 to 2023
- 2022
- 2023
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2022: 5592023: 1897%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2023, 14 in 2022.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. August L. Reader received $1,984 in industry payments from 2016 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 43 general payments to Dr. Reader from 14 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 54% of the total. Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc. paid the most, $912.
General payments to Dr. Reader by program year, 2016 to 2024
General payments to Dr. Reader by kind, 2016 to 2024
- Food and beverage$1,07254%
- Device or supply loans$91246%
Companies that paid Dr. Reader the most, 2016 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. August L. Reader graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio
Dr. Reader graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1974.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. August L. Reader's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. August L. Reader's NPI number?
Dr. August L. Reader's NPI number is 1053312157. It was assigned on August 10, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. August L. Reader?
Dr. August L. Reader is an ophthalmologist in Sacramento, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).
Where does Dr. August L. Reader practice?
Dr. Reader practices at 2825 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95816. Dr. Reader's primary practice is Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento in Sacramento, California, part of Sutter Health.
What is Dr. August L. Reader's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Reader is (916) 454-2222.
What is Dr. August L. Reader's medical license number?
Dr. Reader holds California license G34886.
Which hospitals is Dr. August L. Reader affiliated with?
Dr. Reader practices at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento in Sacramento, California.
Does Dr. August L. Reader accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Reader billed Medicare for 159 services in 2022.
What services does Dr. August L. Reader bill to Medicare?
In 2022, Dr. Reader's most billed Medicare services were eye exam or test (92012), eye exam or test (92014) and eye exam or test (92083).
Where did Dr. August L. Reader go to medical school?
Dr. Reader graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1974.
What drugs does Dr. August L. Reader prescribe most?
In 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Reader's most prescribed drugs by claims were Timolol Maleate.
Has Dr. August L. Reader received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $1,984 in general payments to Dr. Reader from 14 companies from 2016 to 2024. The largest total came from Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
How long has Dr. August L. Reader been practicing?
Dr. Reader graduated from medical school in 1974, 52 years ago.
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