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Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

932 Spring Creek Road
Chattanooga, TN 37412

(423) 894-1453

Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD is an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease).

Office Locations

932 Spring Creek Road
Chattanooga, TN 37412

(423) 894-1453

(423) 899-8022

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

epilation for trichiasis

In 2023, Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD performed more epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

extraocular surgery

In 2012, Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD had a list price for extraocular surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. 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 P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	82
doctor visit	438
eye procedures	3882
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	223
laser treatment	189
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	87
doctor visit	499
eye procedures	3472
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	143
laser treatment	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	540

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	815
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	167
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	66
doctor visit	376
eye procedures	3473
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	143
laser treatment	143
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	504

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	751
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	307
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	171
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	81
doctor visit	330
eye procedures	2995
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	106
laser treatment	119
tonometry	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	556
Female	944

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1374
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	550
85 and over	310
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	58
doctor visit	353
eye procedures	2944
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	152
laser treatment	123
tonometry	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	130
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	287
eye procedures	2908
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	127
laser treatment	131
tonometry	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	617
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	124
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
doctor visit	275
eye procedures	2614
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	110
laser treatment	100

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	307
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	119
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	32
doctor visit	256
eye procedures	2590
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	116
laser treatment	75
tonometry	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	111
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	36
doctor visit	85
eye procedures	1501
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	50
laser treatment	58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	72
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	154
eye procedures	1496
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31
laser treatment	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	73
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	32
doctor visit	247
eye procedures	1532
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
laser treatment	62

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	463
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN during 2023 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	235
eye procedures	1514
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30
laser treatment	19

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	294
eye procedures	2576
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	105
laser treatment	98
tonometry	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

**Gender**
Female	408
Male	256

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	37
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	606
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	106
75 to 84	247
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	272

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He has a state license in Tennessee.

Licensed In: Tennessee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chattanooga, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$384 LUMIGAN $166	RESTASIS $94	COMBIGAN $33	ALPHAGAN P $22	BOTOX $21	Other $47
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$197 Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $164	Tecnis IOL $21	Healon Viscoelastics $12
Shire North American Group Inc	$133 XIIDRA $133
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$126 LOTEMAX GEL $107	ZYLET $19
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$108 Rhopressa $58	Rocklatan $50
Other	$819 ACTHAR $142	LUMIGAN $109	XIIDRA $70	PANOPTIX $49	STELLARIS $46	Other $404

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,648
Education	$119

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD.

MRI Interventions, Inc.	2014	$3,299.68	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of common stock, which are publicly traded on the over-the-counter market under the symbol MRIC
MRI Interventions, Inc.	2013	$2,929.47	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of common stock, which are publicly traded on the over-the-counter market under the symbol MRIC
MRI Interventions, Inc.	2015	$1,529.12	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of common stock, which are publicly traded on the over-the-counter market under the symbol MRIC
MRI Interventions, Inc.	2016	$340.00	Physician Covered Recipient	stock
MRI Interventions, Inc.	2017	$275.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of common stock, which are publicly traded on the over-the-counter market under the symbol MRIC
MRI Interventions, Inc.	2018	$157.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of common stock, which are publicly traded on the over-the-counter market under the symbol MRIC

Biography

Dr. James Richmond specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Richmond attended medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Richmond JR., MD From 2012 - 2023

Education & Training

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General Payments

Ownership and Interest Payments

Biography

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