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Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD

(Dr. James Gregory Kaufmann, MD)

(278 Ratings)

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

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: blepharoptosis (droopy eyelid), cataracts, diabetes, and more.

530 Corporate Circle
Salisbury, NC 28147

(704) 637-0158

Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD is a cornea specialist in Salisbury, NC specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD is affiliated with Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates.

Office Locations

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates

530 Corporate Circle
Salisbury, NC 28147

(704) 637-0158

(704) 637-7710

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645 Amalia Street Ne
Concord, NC 28025

(704) 295-3255

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646 Hartness Road
Statesville, NC 28677

(704) 872-4108

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Some issues Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

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

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Top 10%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2023, Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

complex cataract surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for complex 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. Kaufmann, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Salisbury, NC during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	37
doctor visit	298
eye procedures	1662
laser treatment	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	230

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Salisbury, NC during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	485
eye procedures	1620
laser treatment	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	656

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	884
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	163
Less than 65	104

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Salisbury, NC during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

capsulotomy	40
doctor visit	184
eye procedures	1659
laser treatment	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	578

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	784
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	162
Less than 65	122

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Salisbury, NC during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	266
eye procedures	1693
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	704
Female	1192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1630
Black	212
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	738
From 75 to 84	598
85 and over	344
Less than 65	216

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Salisbury, NC during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	346
eye procedures	1705
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	585

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	816
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	167
Less than 65	95

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	253
eye procedures	1880
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	451
Female	672

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	997
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	413
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	219
Less than 65	69

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Salisbury, NC during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	292
eye procedures	1950
laser treatment	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	457
Female	671

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1003
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	412
85 and over	215
Less than 65	71

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	271
eye procedures	2172
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	453
Female	701

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1022
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	432
85 and over	201
Less than 65	96

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Salisbury, NC during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

doctor visit	217
eye procedures	1735
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	576

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	861
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	375
85 and over	158
Less than 65	69

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
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. Kaufmann, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Salisbury, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	625
eye procedures	1287
laser treatment	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	584

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	846
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	375
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	173
Less than 65	51

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Salisbury, NC during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	690
eye procedures	1111
laser treatment	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	780
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	162
Less than 65	42

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

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

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	357
eye procedures	1679
laser treatment	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	613

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	90
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	874
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	356
85 and over	178
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	381

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

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 278 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James G. Kaufmann, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Salisbury, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$521 Rhopressa $315	Rocklatan $206
Allergan Inc.	$494 LUMIGAN $426	RESTASIS $17	COMBIGAN $17	BOTOX $17	$16
Alcon Vision LLC	$309 AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $148	Rocklatan $45	Rhopressa $24	Hydrus Microstent $23	Simbrinza $17	Other $52
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$306 AcrySof $128	Cataract Equipment $94	Luxor $36	Durezol $19	Ilevro $13	Other $17
Abbott Laboratories	$121 Optics $121
Other	$934 MIEBO $116	TEPEZZA $108	Xhance $84	XIIDRA $62	Otovel $45	Other $519

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,641
Education	$44

Biography

Dr. James Kaufmann's area of specialization is eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). After completing medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC). These areas are among Dr. Kaufmann's clinical interests: diabetes, refractive surgery (vision correction surgery), and blepharoplasty. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Kaufmann has received the following distinction: Castle Connolly Top Doctors, 2021-2025. He is professionally affiliated with Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates.

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