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Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

1413 W Main Street Suite A
Tupelo, MS 38801

(662) 260-5252

Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease).

Office Locations

1413 W Main Street Suite A
Tupelo, MS 38801

(662) 260-5252

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1628 Highway 30 East
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 234-3937

(662) 234-3898

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In The News

“Dr. James Shipp, 34, an ophthalmologist, and Dr. Lyndsay Shipp, 31, a dermatologist, made the move to Oxford and started their jobs last August, he at Mayo Eye Center and she at Oxford Dermatology.”—"Oxford doctor couples enjoy solid practices, family balance - The Oxford Eagle", The Oxford Eagle, August 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

In 2023, Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD performed more extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Mississippi.

Top 10%

By Volume:

laser surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

complex cataract surgery

laser glaucoma surgery

laser trabeculoplasty

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Mississippi, Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD performed more laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for complex cataract surgery, laser glaucoma surgery, laser trabeculoplasty, and ophthalmic ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

tear osmolarity test

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

corneal pachymetry

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

extraocular surgery

eye tests

intraocular lens implant

laser eye surgery

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

punctal occlusion

punctal plug insertion

secondary cataract surgery

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Mississippi, Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD performed more eye procedures, tear osmolarity test, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, extraocular surgery, eye tests, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, punctal occlusion, punctal plug insertion, secondary cataract surgery, simple cataract surgery, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery 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. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33
eye procedures	1027

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	60
doctor visit	12
eye procedures	3081
laser treatment	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	465
Female	686

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	868
Black	245
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	573
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	137
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	54
eye procedures	2073
laser treatment	113
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	365
Female	529

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	682
Black	186
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	450
From 75 to 84	287
85 and over	101
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	963
laser treatment	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	660
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	100
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
eye procedures	1494
injections	110
lab tests	33
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	56
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, injections and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	138
eye procedures	3050
injections	205
lab tests	208
laser treatment	163
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	687
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	79
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	165
doctor visit	29
eye procedures	4186
injections	190
lab tests	228
laser treatment	190
ultrasound (sonogram)	71

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	443
Female	605

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	882
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	527
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	110
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, injections and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	195
doctor visit	37
eye procedures	4688
injections	227
lab tests	222
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14
laser treatment	265
ultrasound (sonogram)	97

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	920
Black	153
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	569
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	99
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lab tests and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	170
doctor visit	18
eye procedures	3998
injections	189
lab tests	217
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34
laser treatment	235
ultrasound (sonogram)	77

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	780
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	503
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	65
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests, injections and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	121
doctor visit	1122
eye procedures	3431
injections	164
lab tests	224
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	42
laser treatment	157
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	632

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	944
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	604
From 75 to 84	317
85 and over	88
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	127
doctor visit	1091
eye procedures	3301
injections	92
lab tests	210
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
laser treatment	167
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	438
Female	656

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	973
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	559
From 75 to 84	396
85 and over	89
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Tupelo, MS were eye procedures, lab tests, injections and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	117
doctor visit	334
eye procedures	2844
injections	168
lab tests	191
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31
laser treatment	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	97
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	709
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	259
85 and over	84
Less than 65	76
65 to 74	430

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

Education & Training

He has a state license in Mississippi.

Licensed In: Mississippi

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
RxSight Inc	$24,105 RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $24,079	RXSIGHT LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) $26
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$1,997 Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $1,926	Tecnis Simplicity $41	$30
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$553 ACTHAR $553
Allergan, Inc.	$186 DURYSTA $45	$140
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$157 Levulan Kerastick $157
Other	$1,296 Enbrel $124	DEXTENZA $124	LOTEMAX GEL $103	XIIDRA $77	Hydrus $76	Other $793

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$23,775
Food and Beverage	$2,826
Travel and Lodging	$1,610
Education	$38
Honoraria	$26
Other	$19

Biography

Dr. James Shipp sees patients in Tupelo, MS and Oxford, MS. His medical specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). He studied medicine at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD From 2012 - 2022

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