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Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

455 S. Main Street Suite 201
Hinesville, GA 31313

(912) 877-6822

Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD is an optometrist in Savannah, GA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD is affiliated with Southcoast Health, St. Joseph's/Candler, MOBILE MEDICAL EYE CARE LLC and PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP OF GEORGIA LLC.

Office Locations

St. Joseph's/Candler

1326 Eisenhower Drive Building 1
Savannah, GA 31406

(912) 691-4100

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2 E Jackson Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31405

(912) 352-7941

(912) 352-7946

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St. Joseph's/Candler

455 S. Main Street Suite 201
Hinesville, GA 31313

(912) 877-6822

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2023, Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	158
eye procedures	1291

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	369
Female	601

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	347
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	223
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and dementia.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	52
Dementia	42
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	278
eye procedures	994

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	278
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	93
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	56
Dementia	21
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	225
eye procedures	1269

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	702
Female	1066

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1048
Black	642
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	792
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	276
Less than 65	312

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	54
Dementia	26
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113
eye procedures	1583

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	559

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	346
Hispanic	21
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	136
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	57
Dementia	25
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61
eye procedures	1820

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	586
Black	339
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	130
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	53
Dementia	22
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21
eye procedures	1660

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	529

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	287
Hispanic	13
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	145
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	54
Dementia	28
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1699

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	515

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	273
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	138
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	53
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
eye procedures	1243

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	237
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	84
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	53
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1763

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	521

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	294
Hispanic	17
Asian	24
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	113
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	54
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2069

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	702

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	703
Black	375
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	530
From 75 to 84	327
85 and over	186
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	52
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2026

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	436
Female	629

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	643
Black	358
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	486
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	167
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	54
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated as an optometrist in Savannah, GA were eye procedures.

doctor visit	124
eye procedures	1583

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	594

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	343
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	590
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	233
85 and over	153
Less than 65	137
65 to 74	457

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	9
Dementia	26

Education & Training

He has a state license in Georgia.

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Southcoast Health

St. Joseph's/Candler

MOBILE MEDICAL EYE CARE LLC

PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP OF GEORGIA LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$393 RESTASIS $190	LUMIGAN $170	BOTOX $17	$17
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$387 CEQUA $282	Bromsite $88	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $18
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$336 Contact Lenses $85	Simbrinza $68	DAILIES $14	$168
AbbVie Inc.	$273 ALPHAGAN P $92	LUMIGAN $81	VUITY $51	COMBIGAN $34	DURYSTA $17
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$242 VYZULTA $175	XIIDRA $44	MIEBO $22
Other	$1,143 XIIDRA $256	VYZULTA $158	BESIVANCE $89	ACTHAR $84	RADIUS $45	Other $512

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,750
Entertainment	$24

Biography

Dr. Edward Sammons' specialty is optometry (primary eye care). His hospital/clinic affiliations include St. Joseph's/Candler and Southcoast Health.

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward D. Sammons JR., OD From 2013 - 2023

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