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Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

1 Independence Plaza Suite 700
Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 250-6042

Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD is an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease).

Office Locations

1 Independence Plaza Suite 700
Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 250-6042

(205) 250-8944

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2024

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye procedures

In 2024, Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD had a list price for eye procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. 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. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	466
eye procedures	1539
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	124

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	407
eye procedures	1543
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	121

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	359
Female	579

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	739
Black	187
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	156
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	398
eye procedures	1677
laser treatment	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	133

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	706
Black	181
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	147
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	397
eye procedures	1668
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	128

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	692
Female	1072

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1344
Black	380
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	758
From 75 to 84	564
85 and over	300
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	386
eye procedures	1532
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	92

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	511

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	180
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	133
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	217
eye procedures	1088
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	120
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	108
eye procedures	1174
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	98
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	123
eye procedures	1066
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	86
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	11
doctor visit	105
eye procedures	881
laser treatment	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	101
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	68
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	104
eye procedures	729
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	313
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	59
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2022 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	193
eye procedures	554
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	66
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	437
eye procedures	183

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	46
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	474
eye procedures	158

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	61
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	293
eye procedures	1060
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	126
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	484
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	103
75 to 84	205
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	274

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	7

Education & Training

He has a state license in Alabama.

Licensed In: Alabama

Ratings & Reviews

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$593 LUMIGAN $329	RESTASIS $35	$230
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$410 Simbrinza $237	CataractEquipment $121	AcrySof $23	Travatan Z $21	$7
Shire North American Group Inc	$197 XIIDRA $197
Allergan, Inc.	$175 RESTASIS $97	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $47	LUMIGAN $16	DURYSTA $10	COMBIGAN $6
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$153 Rocklatan $115	Rhopressa $38
Other	$387 Travatan Z $89	Rocklatan $66	DURYSTA $61	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $43	ULTRA $19	Other $110

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,909
Education	$7

Biography

Dr. John Owen practices ophthalmology (eye disease) in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Owen obtained a license to practice in Alabama.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Skelton Owen JR., MD From 2012 - 2024

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