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Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Virginia School of Medicine

707 S Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24016

(540) 344-4000

Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD is an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD is affiliated with Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

707 S Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24011

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707 S Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24016

(540) 344-4000

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

comprehensive eye exam

corneal topography

cornea transplant

endothelial keratoplasty

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye exam

intraocular lens implant

laser eye surgery

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

partial-thickness corneal transplant

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

simple cataract surgery

visual field test

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, comprehensive eye exam, corneal topography, cornea transplant (keratoplasty), endothelial keratoplasty, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye exam, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, partial-thickness corneal transplant, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, simple cataract surgery, visual field test, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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 10%

By Affordability:

corneal surgery

eye tests

intermediate eye exam

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD had a list price for corneal surgery, eye tests, and intermediate eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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:

anterior segment surgery

eye procedures

simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD performed more anterior segment surgery, eye procedures, and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery 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. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA during 2012 were eye procedures, transplant procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186
eye procedures	416
transplant procedures	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	36
doctor visit	387
eye procedures	1592
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	45
laser treatment	36
transplant procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	520

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	735
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	100
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	93
doctor visit	252
eye procedures	2363
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	63
laser treatment	93
transplant procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD.

**Gender**
Male	429
Female	613

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	918
Black	99
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	123
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	57
doctor visit	261
eye procedures	2881
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	38
laser treatment	57
transplant procedures	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1060
Female	1674

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2448
Black	234
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1280
From 75 to 84	858
85 and over	342
Less than 65	254

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	294
eye procedures	3464
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30
laser treatment	49
transplant procedures	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD.

**Gender**
Male	626
Female	994

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1464
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	793
From 75 to 84	496
85 and over	212
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	75
doctor visit	260
eye procedures	3671
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34
laser treatment	75
transplant procedures	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD.

**Gender**
Male	663
Female	1073

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1591
Black	101
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	858
From 75 to 84	559
85 and over	220
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	62
doctor visit	263
eye procedures	3446
laser treatment	62
transplant procedures	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD.

**Gender**
Male	733
Female	1115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1697
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	910
From 75 to 84	627
85 and over	210
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	59
doctor visit	270
eye procedures	3665
laser treatment	59
transplant procedures	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD.

**Gender**
Male	771
Female	1249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1854
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	995
From 75 to 84	704
85 and over	227
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	61
doctor visit	250
eye procedures	3179
laser treatment	61
transplant procedures	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD.

**Gender**
Male	705
Female	1129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1700
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	883
From 75 to 84	698
85 and over	207
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	74
doctor visit	324
eye procedures	3610
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	15
laser treatment	74
transplant procedures	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD.

**Gender**
Male	798
Female	1250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1895
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	953
From 75 to 84	802
85 and over	232
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	78
doctor visit	296
eye procedures	3443
laser treatment	78
transplant procedures	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD.

**Gender**
Male	787
Female	1247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1897
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	57
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	916
From 75 to 84	838
85 and over	237
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

capsulotomy	64
doctor visit	276
eye procedures	2884
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	37
laser treatment	64
transplant procedures	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD.

**Gender**
Female	987
Male	629

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	96
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1472
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	25

**Age**
85 and over	191
75 to 84	555
Less than 65	102
65 to 74	767

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,487 Cataract Equipment $266	AcrySof $226	CataractEquipment $145	ORA $74	Durezol $21	Other $756
Abbott Laboratories	$736 Optics $487	Healon Viscoelastics $142	Non-Covered $107
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.	$334 AmnioGraft $216	AMINOGRAFT $118
Shire North American Group Inc	$291 XIIDRA $291
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$257 iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 $178	iAccess Precision Blade $23	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $22	Photrexa $11	$22
Other	$1,444 RESTASIS $223	CLAREON $149	PROLENSA $96	Rocklatan $83	WaveScan WaveFront System $82	Other $811

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,554
Travel and Lodging	$721
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$178
Education	$75
Gift	$19

Biography

Dr. Joseph Tims' area of specialization is ophthalmology (eye disease). He attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for residency. He is professionally affiliated with Carilion Clinic.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD in 2021

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Stuart Tims, MD From 2012 - 2022

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