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Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD

(1913 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgery and General Ophthalmology

Professional interests include: eye surgery, refractive surgery (vision correction surgery), comprehensive ophthalmology

1928 Alcoa Highway Building B, Suite 324
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 524-9871

Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD is a surgeon in Knoxville, TN specializing in surgery and general ophthalmology. Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD is affiliated with University Physicians' Association, Inc., The University of Tennessee Medical Center and University Eye Specialists.

Office Locations

140 Capital Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922

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The University of Tennessee Medical Center

1928 Alcoa Highway Building B, Suite 324
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 524-9871

(865) 305-6899

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2547 Willow Point Way
Knoxville, TN 37931

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622 Smithview Drive
Maryville, TN 37803

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD performed more simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for 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. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
doctor visit	34
eye procedures	2140
laser treatment	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	52
doctor visit	22
eye procedures	2197
laser treatment	52

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	448
Female	691

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1092
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	504
From 75 to 84	431
85 and over	150
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	51
doctor visit	50
eye procedures	2096
laser treatment	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	695

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1109
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	449
85 and over	154
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	31
eye procedures	2142
laser treatment	29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	878
Female	1366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2158
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1032
From 75 to 84	874
85 and over	272
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	51
doctor visit	20
eye procedures	2219
laser treatment	51

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	448
Female	701

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1097
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	529
From 75 to 84	430
85 and over	149
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	73
doctor visit	17
eye procedures	2239
laser treatment	73

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	480
Female	715

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1136
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	603
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	144
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	92
eye procedures	2662
laser treatment	92

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	558
Female	830

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1316
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	660
From 75 to 84	519
85 and over	167
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	86
eye procedures	2982
laser treatment	86
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	605
Female	886

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1423
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	772
From 75 to 84	527
85 and over	154
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	109
doctor visit	13
eye procedures	2549
laser treatment	109

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	535
Female	814

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1277
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	688
From 75 to 84	494
85 and over	139
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	84
doctor visit	1271
eye procedures	1505
laser treatment	84

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	523
Female	791

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	602
From 75 to 84	555
85 and over	134
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	92
doctor visit	892
eye procedures	1703
laser treatment	92

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	793

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1243
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	570
From 75 to 84	578
85 and over	141
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD treated as a surgeon in Knoxville, TN were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	69
doctor visit	261
eye procedures	2221
laser treatment	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD.

**Gender**
Female	752
Male	495

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1191
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	24

**Age**
85 and over	145
75 to 84	479
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	587

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Physicians' Association, Inc.

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

University Eye Specialists

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 1913 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul D. Froula, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Knoxville, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$857 ARGOS $178	PANOPTIX $167	CLAREON $146	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $132	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $101	Other $135
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$547 Ilevro $172	Simbrinza $164	CyPass $82	ORA $52	ReSTOR $20	Other $57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$542 XIIDRA $146	Travatan Z $60	Durezol $21	Pazeo $18	Ilevro $16	Other $281
Abbott Laboratories	$416 Optics $315	Healon Viscoelastics $101
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$408 Healon Viscoelastics $134	Tecnis IOL $126	CATALYS SYSTEM $16	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $15	$117
Other	$1,863 Omidria $191	XIIDRA $151	COMBIGAN $142	OPMI Lumera $135	RXSIGHT LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) $116	Other $1,128

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,504
Education	$130

Biography

Dr. Paul Froula is a medical specialist in general ophthalmology and surgery. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Areas of expertise for Dr. Froula include refractive surgery (vision correction surgery), comprehensive ophthalmology, and eye problems. He is affiliated with the University Physicians' Association, Inc. and The University of Tennessee Medical Center. He attended East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Mayo Clinic.