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Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD

(Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2006)

335 E. Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 433-1000

Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD is an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Blue Ridge.

Office Locations

UNC Health Blue Ridge

335 E. Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 433-1000

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

ophthalmic biometry

In 2023, Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD had a list price for ophthalmic biometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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:

laser surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eyelid procedures

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD performed more laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eyelid procedures, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) 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. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	34
doctor visit	575
eye procedures	1710
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	34
transplant procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
doctor visit	563
eye procedures	1961
laser treatment	45
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	630

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	891
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	107
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
doctor visit	550
eye procedures	1859
laser treatment	47

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	555

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	848
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	287
85 and over	107
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	70
doctor visit	393
eye procedures	2238
laser treatment	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	676
Female	1284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1798
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	852
From 75 to 84	650
85 and over	248
Less than 65	210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	99
doctor visit	795
eye procedures	1888
laser treatment	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	578

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	873
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	124
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	105
doctor visit	981
eye procedures	2127
laser treatment	105
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	586

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	862
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	346
85 and over	102
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	563
eye procedures	2108
laser treatment	68

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	529

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	799
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	98
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	91
doctor visit	433
eye procedures	1976
laser treatment	91

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	780
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	102
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	63
doctor visit	346
eye procedures	1376
laser treatment	63

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	79
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	80
doctor visit	408
eye procedures	1443
laser treatment	80

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	662
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	73
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	91
doctor visit	619
eye procedures	1090
laser treatment	91

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	91
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	103
doctor visit	520
eye procedures	1172
laser treatment	103

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	97
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

capsulotomy	74
doctor visit	562
eye procedures	1745
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	74
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD.

**Gender**
Female	528
Male	311

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	781
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	307
85 and over	102
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	365

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is certified by the Ophthalmology, Board Certified and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (2010)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, Board Certified (2011)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Health Blue Ridge

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$211 XIIDRA $211
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$198 CataractEquipment $41	Pataday $14	$143
Abbott Laboratories	$86 Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $71	Optics $14
Allergan Inc.	$76 RESTASIS $53	LUMIGAN $23
Genentech, Inc.	$76 $76
Other	$211 Tecnis 1-piece IOL $35	BESIVANCE $29	PANOPTIX $20	LOTEMAX GEL $20	PROLENSA $16	Other $90

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$821
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske's medical specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). He attended medical school at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Bonkowske trained at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Bonkowske is professionally affiliated with UNC Health.