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Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgery

3201 W Reddy Way
Bloomington, IN 47403

(812) 825-0756

Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD is a surgeon in Bloomington, IN specializing in surgery. Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD is affiliated with Monroe Hospital.

Office Locations

3201 W Reddy Way
Bloomington, IN 47403

(812) 825-0756

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

minor procedures

In 2024, Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD had a list price for minor procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. 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:

minor procedures

By Affordability:

cauterizations

chemical cautery

chemical cautery for granulation tissue

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Indiana, Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD performed more minor procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cauterizations, chemical cautery, and chemical cautery for granulation tissue 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 Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	38
abdominal surgery	23
abscess drainage	12
doctor visit	247
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	107
incision and drainage	12
inpatient care	107
open surgery	23
pelvic imaging	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	408
vascular procedures	444

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	26
doctor visit	246
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
pelvic imaging	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	363
vascular procedures	390

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	279

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	90
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	20
doctor visit	143
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
pelvic imaging	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	380
vascular procedures	406

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	83
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	23
doctor visit	209
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
pelvic imaging	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	351
vascular procedures	351

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	802
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	132
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, blood draw and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	28
blood draw	33
doctor visit	229
pelvic imaging	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	412
vascular procedures	412

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	77
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	30
blood draw	12
doctor visit	313
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
pelvic imaging	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	398
vascular procedures	398

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	80
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	20
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	47
doctor visit	428
excision	47
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	76
vascular procedures	76

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	119

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	27
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
doctor visit	412
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	57
doctor visit	440
excision	17
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	14
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	105
doctor visit	626
excision	50
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minor procedures	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	16
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	212
doctor visit	662
excision	97
minor procedures	74

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	19
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2023 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), minor procedures, excision and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	76
doctor visit	511
excision	31
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
minor procedures	50

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	22
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN during 2024 were minor procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	40
doctor visit	460
excision	20
minor procedures	46

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	24
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated as a surgeon in Bloomington, IN were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	27
abdominal surgery	23
abscess drainage	12
blood draw	20
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	80
doctor visit	378
excision	43
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	55
incision and drainage	12
inpatient care	55
minor procedures	50
open surgery	23
pelvic imaging	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	341
vascular procedures	353

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD.

**Gender**
Female	153
Male	127

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	168
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	44
75 to 84	85
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	7
Dementia	16

Education & Training

He has a state license in Indiana.

Licensed In: Indiana

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bloomington, IN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
KCI USA, Inc	$295 CELLUTOME $103	TIELLE $74	SNaP $35	ACTIVAC $31	KERRAFOAM GENTLE BORDER $20	Other $31
Kerecis Limited	$268 Kerecis Omega3 Marigen $124	Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $47	Kerecis SurgiClose $35	Kerecis Omega3 Wound $14	$48
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$232 COLLAGENASE SANTYL $58	Renasys $42	PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $35	RENASYS GO $30	Santyl $24	Other $43
Tactile Systems Technology Inc	$228 NIMBL $142	ENTRE $70	ENTRE PLUS $15
Amgen Inc.	$219 Repatha $181	Aimovig $27	Prolia $11
Other	$3,207 PriMatrix $201	Viekira $177	Trulance $159	Otezla $147	INVOKANA $144	Other $2,379

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,448

Biography

Dr. James Topolgus is a specialist in general surgery. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Topolgus is affiliated with Monroe Hospital.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD in 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Nicholas Topolgus JR., MD From 2012 - 2024

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