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Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

606 Powell Avenue E
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

(276) 523-4414

Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD is an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA specializing in optometry (primary eye care).

Office Locations

606 Powell Avenue E
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

(276) 523-4414

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye exam

In 2023, Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD had a list price for 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:

punctal plug insertion

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

punctal plug insertion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD performed more punctal plug insertion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, extraocular surgery, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, punctal occlusion, and punctal plug insertion 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. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	463
eye procedures	3037

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	450
eye procedures	2122

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	77
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA during 2014 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	390
eye procedures	2020
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	63

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	52
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA during 2015 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	285
eye procedures	2253
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	551

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	778
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	112
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA during 2016 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	199
eye procedures	1682
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	243

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	213

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	49
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA during 2017 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82
eye procedures	1723
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	304

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	196

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	55
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA during 2018 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	5315
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	200

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	43
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA during 2019 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	3921
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	297

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	51
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA during 2020 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1078
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	186

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	121

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	29
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA during 2021 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1407
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	194

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	108

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	29
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA during 2022 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
eye procedures	3173
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	268

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	105

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	24
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated as an optometrist in Big Stone Gap, VA were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

doctor visit	273
eye procedures	2521
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	256

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	219
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	114
85 and over	47
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He has a state license in Virginia.

Licensed In: Virginia

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$355 RESTASIS $320	BOTOX $3	$32
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$172 Simbrinza $153	Pazeo $19
Shire North American Group Inc	$136 XIIDRA $113	$24
Coopervision Inc.	$52 Clariti Contact Lens $52
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$34 EYSUVIS $34
Other	$16 PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$749
Entertainment	$16

Biography

Dr. Robert Botts is an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Big Stone Gap, VA. Dr. Botts obtained a license to practice in Virginia.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Elam Botts, OD From 2012 - 2022

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Biography

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