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Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

2341 Nw 41st Street Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32606

(352) 371-1804

Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD is a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL specializing in adult cardiology.

Office Locations

2341 Nw 41st Street Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32606

(352) 371-1804

(352) 371-2033

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

cardiac procedures

enhanced external counterpulsation

In 2024, Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD had a list price for cardiac procedures, and enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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 Affordability:

cardiac stress testing

stress testing

In 2012, Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, and stress testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2012 were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	17
doctor visit	576
stress testing	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	23
doctor visit	496
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96
stress testing	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	29
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2014 were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	28
doctor visit	556
stress testing	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2015 were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	24
doctor visit	422
stress testing	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2016 were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	31
doctor visit	472
stress testing	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2017 were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	28
doctor visit	426
stress testing	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	64
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2018 were enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP), stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	26
doctor visit	428
enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP)	374
stress testing	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2019 were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	40
doctor visit	465
stress testing	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2020 were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	18
doctor visit	343
stress testing	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2021 were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	16
doctor visit	391
stress testing	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2021

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2022 were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	16
doctor visit	477
stress testing	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2023 were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	19
doctor visit	483
stress testing	19

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2023

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2024 were enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP), stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	21
doctor visit	406
enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP)	428
stress testing	21

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	11
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2024

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated as a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, stress testing and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	23
doctor visit	457
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96
stress testing	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	42
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	3
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	1
Dementia	3

Education & Training

He has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Gainesville, FL.

3.4

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$116 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $116
Merz North America, Inc.	$97 $97
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$38 PRALUENT $38
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$19 XIFAXAN $19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$15 Vascepa $15
Other	$39 CIALIS $14	Victoza $12	Repatha $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$324

Biography

Dr. James Destephens specializes in adult cardiology. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5).

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2024

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2022

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2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2023

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2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD in 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Bruce Destephens, MD From 2012 - 2024

Education & Training

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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