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Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

1120 Airport Drive Suite 104
Alexander City, AL 35010

(256) 329-8400

Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD is an optometrist in Alexander City, AL specializing in optometry (primary eye care).

Office Locations

1120 Airport Drive Suite 104
Alexander City, AL 35010

(256) 329-8400

(256) 329-8200

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

fundus photography

In 2024, Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD had a list price for fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 10%

By Affordability:

ophthalmic imaging

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2024, Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD had a list price for ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, 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 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 Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

By Affordability:

eye tests

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye tests, and 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. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	486
eye procedures	1520

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	486
eye procedures	1534
nursing home care	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	59
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	505
eye procedures	1136
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	549
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	70
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2015 were eye procedures, nursing home care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	520
eye procedures	1246
nursing home care	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	948

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	662
From 75 to 84	374
85 and over	150
Less than 65	278

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	558
eye procedures	1111

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	596
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	78
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	449
eye procedures	1068

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	68
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	452
eye procedures	953

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	55
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	503
eye procedures	1022

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	76
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	403
eye procedures	809

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	51
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	390
eye procedures	793

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	42
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	346
eye procedures	771

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	50
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	330
eye procedures	726

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	49
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
eye procedures	698

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	46
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated as an optometrist in Alexander City, AL were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and nursing home care.

doctor visit	438
eye procedures	1029
nursing home care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	465
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	164
85 and over	61
Less than 65	87
65 to 74	242

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	9

Education & Training

He has a state license in Alabama.

Licensed In: Alabama

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$135 CE-marked KXLA system $135
Optos, Inc.	$67 P200TxE $39	California $27
Shire North American Group Inc	$61 XIIDRA $61
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$54 Ilevro $35	Simbrinza $18
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$40 BioDfactor $40
Other	$146 CEQUA $39	AdaptDx $24	Oxervate $15	VYZULTA $13	RESTASIS $12	Other $43

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$465
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Ernest Champion works as an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Alexander City, AL. Dr. Champion obtained a license to practice in Alabama.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD From 2012 - 2024

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