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Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD

Accepting New Patients

(154 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases) and General Ophthalmology

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (1987)

2012 10th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901

(706) 323-3491

Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD is a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) and general ophthalmology. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare and WEST GEORGIA EYE CARE CENTER, P.A..

Office Locations

2012 10th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901

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2616 Warm Springs Road
Columbus, GA 31904

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6600 Whittlesey Boulevard Building A, 2 Practice Locations
Columbus, GA 31909

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

eye tests

ophthalmic biometry

ophthalmic ultrasound

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

visual field test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD performed more simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for eye tests, ophthalmic biometry, ophthalmic ultrasound, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 10%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

comprehensive eye exam

corneal pachymetry

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

laser eye surgery

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

secondary cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, comprehensive eye exam, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, secondary cataract surgery, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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:

anterior segment surgery

eye procedures

By Affordability:

eye exam

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD performed more anterior segment surgery, and eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye exam, and simple cataract 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 G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	78
doctor visit	237
eye procedures	3038
laser treatment	78

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	64
doctor visit	200
eye procedures	2983
laser treatment	64

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	616
Female	972

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1308
Black	229
Hispanic	19
Asian	18
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	618
From 75 to 84	654
85 and over	230
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	63
doctor visit	346
eye procedures	2845
laser treatment	63

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	627
Female	915

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1270
Black	225
Hispanic	15
Asian	19
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	599
From 75 to 84	622
85 and over	224
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	83
doctor visit	404
eye procedures	2970
laser treatment	83
transplant procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	1244
Female	1920

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2568
Black	484
Hispanic	36
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1254
From 75 to 84	1248
85 and over	470
Less than 65	192

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	100
doctor visit	474
eye procedures	2718
laser treatment	100

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	615
Female	909

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1258
Black	205
Hispanic	17
Asian	24
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	615
From 75 to 84	602
85 and over	244
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	62
doctor visit	479
eye procedures	2594
laser treatment	62
transplant procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	608
Female	837

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1203
Black	173
Hispanic	20
Asian	26
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	583
From 75 to 84	564
85 and over	243
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	89
doctor visit	488
eye procedures	2336
laser treatment	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	573
Female	794

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1163
Black	151
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	519
From 75 to 84	576
85 and over	212
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	421
eye procedures	2433
laser treatment	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	528
Female	765

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1093
Black	142
Hispanic	20
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	491
From 75 to 84	539
85 and over	211
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	51
doctor visit	295
eye procedures	2459
laser treatment	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	548
Female	711

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1060
Black	146
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	500
From 75 to 84	507
85 and over	209
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	510
eye procedures	2323
laser treatment	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	582
Female	766

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1140
Black	144
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	572
From 75 to 84	521
85 and over	211
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	1183
eye procedures	1776
laser treatment	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	562
Female	731

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1086
Black	138
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	517
From 75 to 84	537
85 and over	210
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD treated as a cornea specialist in Columbus, GA were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	72
doctor visit	457
eye procedures	2588
laser treatment	72
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	591
Female	847

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	185
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	1195
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	579
85 and over	224
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	569

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1987. He completed residency at Bayor University Medical Center Residency. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (1987)

Residency: Bayor University Medical Center Residency (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Healthcare

WEST GEORGIA EYE CARE CENTER, P.A.

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue California.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 154 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James G. Brooks JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, GA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$415 LUMIGAN $290	RESTASIS $65	BOTOX $14	ACZONE $14	$32
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$364 CataractEquipment $111	LenSx $97	Cataract Equipment $68	AcrySof $26	Ilevro $23	Other $39
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$299 CEQUA $299
Allergan, Inc.	$293 DURYSTA $151	LUMIGAN $113	VUITY $15	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $14
Alcon Vision LLC	$292 LenSx $237	CLAREON $38	AcrySof $17
Other	$1,543 XIIDRA $182	VUITY $162	Optics $85	MIEBO $82	Oxervate $80	Other $953

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,964
Education	$198
Gift	$45

Biography

Dr. James Brooks is a medical specialist in general ophthalmology and eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). Dr. Brooks attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is an in-network provider for Blue California insurance. Dr. Brooks is professionally affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare. His practice in Columbus, GA is open to new patients as reported by Piedmont Healthcare.

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