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Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

128 East Mallard Drive
Boise, ID 83706

(208) 323-8660

Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD is a retina specialist in Boise, ID specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System and RETINA SPECIALISTS OF IDAHO PARTNERS PLLC.

Office Locations

Saint Alphonsus Health System

128 East Mallard Drive
Boise, ID 83706

(208) 323-8660

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13923 West Wainwright Drive #301
Boise, ID 83713

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Some issues Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD 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. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

In 2023, Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD performed more eye procedures, and intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Idaho.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD performed more comprehensive eye exam, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Idaho.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
eye procedures	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
eye procedures	262
injections	38
photocoagulation	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	12
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	57
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID during 2014 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	136
injections	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	61
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	376
eye procedures	1961
injections	469
photocoagulation	17
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	542

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	840
Black	0
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	156
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	391
eye procedures	3121
injections	872
photocoagulation	15
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	92
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	382
eye procedures	3886
injections	1239
photocoagulation	12
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	140
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	366
eye procedures	4213
injections	1522
photocoagulation	11
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	693
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	136
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	386
eye procedures	4482
injections	1727
photocoagulation	16
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	704
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	145
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	260
eye procedures	3979
injections	1624
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	168
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	476
eye procedures	4078
injections	1603
photocoagulation	17
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	703
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	162
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	518
eye procedures	4145
injections	1556

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	705
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	159
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated as a retina specialist in Boise, ID were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	351
eye procedures	2754
injections	1067
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	506
Hispanic	34
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	190
85 and over	106
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	232

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	6
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Ophthalmology, Board Certified and has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, Board Certified

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Alphonsus Health System

RETINA SPECIALISTS OF IDAHO PARTNERS PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$3,740 Contact Lenses $72	$3,668
Alcon Research Ltd	$3,668 $3,668
ThromboGenics, Inc.	$2,920 JETREA $2,920
Genentech USA, Inc.	$467 LUCENTIS $218	VABYSMO $206	SUSVIMO $18	$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$249 Eylea $170	EYLEA HD $41	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $39
Other	$560 OZURDEX $186	SYFOVRE $71	BOTOX THERAPEUTIC - HH $55	LUCENTIS $40	Pazeo $24	Other $185

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,386
Food and Beverage	$5,136
Education	$82

Research Payments

Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD has received 217 research payments totaling $330,931.

Biography

Dr. James Earl sees patients in Boise, ID. His medical specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Clinical interests for Dr. Earl include eye problems. He attended medical school at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine for his residency. He is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System.

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Benjamin Earl, MD PHD From 2012 - 2022

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