Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 622 |
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Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD is a null in Tarrytown, NY specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, Columbia University Irving Medical Center and ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown.
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.
Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.
Risk factors for stroke include:
There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.
Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.
Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.
Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:
-Disorientation or confusion
-Difficulty speaking
-Difficulty walking
-Impaired vision
-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms
-Severe headaches
When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.
Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.
Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.
Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.
If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 622 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 649 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD.
| Male | 169 |
|---|---|
| Female | 223 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 327 |
|---|---|
| Black | 21 |
| Hispanic | 23 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 169 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 137 |
| 85 and over | 49 |
| Less than 65 | 37 |
| Hypertension | 58 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 13 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 41 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 16 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 12 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 18 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 27 |
| Dementia | 14 |
| Cancer | 15 |
The top procedures that Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD treated as a null in Tarrytown, NY during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 634 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 31 |
| inpatient care | 31 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD.
| Male | 180 |
|---|---|
| Female | 230 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 358 |
|---|---|
| Black | 16 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 177 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 130 |
| 85 and over | 68 |
| Less than 65 | 35 |
| Hypertension | 58 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 13 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 39 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 15 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 15 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 26 |
| Dementia | 11 |
| Cancer | 12 |
The top procedures that Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD treated as a null in Tarrytown, NY during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 659 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 50 |
| inpatient care | 50 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD.
| Male | 302 |
|---|---|
| Female | 476 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 684 |
|---|---|
| Black | 22 |
| Hispanic | 44 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 336 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 250 |
| 85 and over | 116 |
| Less than 65 | 76 |
| Hypertension | 52 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 60 |
| Stroke | 14 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 17 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 12 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 11 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Dementia | 15 |
| Cancer | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD treated as a null in Tarrytown, NY during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 680 |
|---|---|
| minimally invasive procedures | 109 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD.
| Male | 180 |
|---|---|
| Female | 254 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 377 |
|---|---|
| Black | 18 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 185 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 151 |
| 85 and over | 64 |
| Less than 65 | 34 |
| Hypertension | 57 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 52 |
| Stroke | 11 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 35 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 20 |
| Asthma | 12 |
| Osteoperosis | 11 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 18 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 8 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Dementia | 13 |
| Cancer | 10 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 601 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD.
| Male | 163 |
|---|---|
| Female | 229 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 334 |
|---|---|
| Black | 17 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 161 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 160 |
| 85 and over | 43 |
| Less than 65 | 28 |
| Hypertension | 60 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 52 |
| Stroke | 15 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 40 |
| Depression | 23 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 21 |
| Asthma | 6 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 11 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 9 |
| Diabetes | 32 |
| Dementia | 14 |
| Cancer | 12 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 585 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD.
| Male | 168 |
|---|---|
| Female | 229 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 340 |
|---|---|
| Black | 16 |
| Hispanic | 20 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 151 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 173 |
| 85 and over | 52 |
| Less than 65 | 21 |
| Hypertension | 56 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 11 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 36 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 21 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 12 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Dementia | 11 |
| Cancer | 14 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 483 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD.
| Male | 164 |
|---|---|
| Female | 236 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 338 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 20 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 17 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 167 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 157 |
| 85 and over | 60 |
| Less than 65 | 16 |
| Hypertension | 64 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 59 |
| Stroke | 11 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 40 |
| Depression | 23 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 12 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 30 |
| Dementia | 14 |
| Cancer | 13 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 367 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD.
| Male | 137 |
|---|---|
| Female | 181 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 272 |
|---|---|
| Black | 12 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 128 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 135 |
| 85 and over | 43 |
| Less than 65 | 12 |
| Hypertension | 60 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 56 |
| Stroke | 14 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 34 |
| Depression | 20 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 26 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 11 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 11 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 6 |
| Diabetes | 31 |
| Dementia | 14 |
| Cancer | 17 |
The top procedures that Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD treated as a null in Tarrytown, NY during 2021 were blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 37 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 608 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD.
| Male | 162 |
|---|---|
| Female | 230 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 336 |
|---|---|
| Black | 14 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 20 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 158 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 163 |
| 85 and over | 54 |
| Less than 65 | 17 |
| Hypertension | 63 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 64 |
| Stroke | 14 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
| Depression | 21 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 24 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 19 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 7 |
| Diabetes | 25 |
| Dementia | 14 |
| Cancer | 17 |
The top procedures that Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD treated as a null in Tarrytown, NY during 2022 were blood draw, diagnostic procedures and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 67 |
|---|---|
| diagnostic procedures | 19 |
| doctor visit | 718 |
| spinal procedures | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD.
| Male | 185 |
|---|---|
| Female | 267 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 385 |
|---|---|
| Black | 19 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 24 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 181 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 193 |
| 85 and over | 59 |
| Less than 65 | 19 |
| Hypertension | 71 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 19 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 27 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 17 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 26 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 18 |
| Heart Failure | 10 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 23 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD treated as a null in Tarrytown, NY were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.
| blood draw | 52 |
|---|---|
| diagnostic procedures | 19 |
| doctor visit | 600 |
| hospital care | 40 |
| inpatient care | 40 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 109 |
| spinal procedures | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD.
| Male | 164 |
|---|---|
| Female | 232 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 341 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Other | 5 |
| 75 to 84 | 149 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 55 |
| Less than 65 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 164 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | 54 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 53 |
| Stroke | 12 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 18 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoporosis | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 8 |
| Diabetes | 25 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 11 |
| Dementia | 11 |
| Cancer | 13 |
Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the Neurology Vascular Neurology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certification: Neurology Vascular Neurology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: VNSNY CHOICE, CIGNA, Healthspring (Cigna Medicare), Local 1199, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Emblem/GHI, ElderServe, Medicare, Affinity Health Plan, Amida Care, QualCare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, AmeriHealth of New Jersey, Emblem/Hip, Fidelis Care, MVP Health Care, WellCare, World Trade Center Health Plan, Magnacare (National), AETNA, Multiplan, Healthfirst, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna POS, MVP Health Care, MagnaCare, Vytra, Great-West Healthcare, Healthfirst, Aetna EPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, GHI PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, EmblemHealth, QualCare, AmeriHealth, WellCare, Medicaid Managed Care, Blue Shield PPO, Blue Shield HMO, Blue Shield EPO, HealthSpring, UnitedHealthcare, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Oxford HMO, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP EPO, HIP HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthfirst - Leaf (Exchange), RiverSpring, AETNA - Student Health, MVP Health Care - Child/Family Health Plus, Healthfirst - Child/Family Health Plus, Empire Blue Cross - EPO, AETNA - NY Signature, Amida Care - Special Needs, AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, Healthfirst - Medicare Managed Care, VNSNY CHOICE - SelectHealth, VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare Managed Care, MVP Health Care - Essential Plan, RiverSpring - Special Needs, World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, Medicare - Traditional Medicare, VNSNY CHOICE - Special Needs, QualCare - POS - New Jersey Services and MVP Health Care - HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Kirkland Roberts, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
$19,438
AZILECT $11,675 |
COPAXONE $7,624 |
AJOVY $138 |
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| GENZYME CORPORATION |
$787
AUBAGIO $557 |
LEMTRADA $193 |
$37 |
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| Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$619
OXTELLAR XR $305 |
TROKENDI XR $162 |
$151 |
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| Allergan Inc. |
$499
BOTOX $373 |
Botox Therapeutic $47 |
BOTOX CHRONIC MIGRAINE $39 |
RESTASIS $25 |
BOTOX COSMETIC $14 |
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| Pfizer Inc. |
$387
Rebif $266 |
LYRICA $50 |
NURTEC ODT $46 |
ZAVZPRET $24 |
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| Other |
$3,004
BOTOX $325 |
NURTEC ODT $296 |
NORTHERA $238 |
ACTHAR $129 |
Duopa $121 |
Other $1,894 |
| Honoraria | $12,450 |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $7,388 |
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $3,126 |
| Travel and Lodging | $1,754 |
| Education | $16 |
Dr. James Roberts is a specialist in general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). His areas of expertise include the following: general neurology, dizziness, and balance disorders (vestibular disorders). He appears to be an in-network provider for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Healthfirst, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Roberts attended Weill Cornell Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center for residency. He has received professional recognition including the following: Castle Connolly Top Doctors: New York Metro Area; New York Magazine's Best Doctors in 2012 Neurological consultant to the New York Yankees; and New York Super Doctors. He is affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. Dr. Roberts welcomes new patients at his office inNew York, NY as reported by ColumbiaDoctors.