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Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1985)

1104 Medical Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 332-3560

Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD is a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD is affiliated with CAPE FEAR RETINAL ASSOCIATES PC.

Office Locations

1104 Medical Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

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1104 Medical Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 332-3560

(910) 332-3579

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

eye injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for eye injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

periocular injection

sub-Tenon's injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD performed more eye procedures, and intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for periocular injection, and sub-Tenon's injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye tests

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD had a list price for eye tests, 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 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	49
doctor visit	909
eye procedures	6929
injections	1583
nerve block	41
photocoagulation	159
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	49
doctor visit	682
eye procedures	6788
injections	1699
nerve block	55
photocoagulation	161
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	719

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1031
Black	206
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	509
From 75 to 84	381
85 and over	239
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	63
doctor visit	628
eye procedures	6367
injections	1677
nerve block	33
photocoagulation	113
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	532
Female	674

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	994
Black	186
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	376
85 and over	254
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	54
doctor visit	606
eye procedures	6025
injections	1661
nerve block	33
photocoagulation	98
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	964
Female	1258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1862
Black	312
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	884
From 75 to 84	654
85 and over	458
Less than 65	226

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	81
doctor visit	703
eye procedures	7523
injections	1973
nerve block	33
photocoagulation	108
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	81

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	635
Female	771

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1194
Black	170
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	583
From 75 to 84	430
85 and over	282
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	72
doctor visit	1328
eye procedures	5802
injections	1672
photocoagulation	62
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	576
Female	736

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1128
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	523
From 75 to 84	440
85 and over	266
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	69
doctor visit	1452
eye procedures	5210
injections	1700
photocoagulation	67
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	69

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	524
Female	646

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1015
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	391
85 and over	253
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	38
doctor visit	1405
eye procedures	5297
injections	1860
photocoagulation	31
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	531
Female	641

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1044
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	445
From 75 to 84	398
85 and over	265
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	46
doctor visit	1352
eye procedures	5412
injections	1958
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	652

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1023
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	465
From 75 to 84	389
85 and over	241
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	57
doctor visit	1219
eye procedures	5441
injections	1985
photocoagulation	48
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	482
Female	587

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	975
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	413
From 75 to 84	381
85 and over	225
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	1394
eye procedures	4737
injections	1771
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	603

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	995
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	417
85 and over	247
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD treated as a retina specialist in Wilmington, NC were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	55
doctor visit	1061
eye procedures	5957
injections	1776
nerve block	39
photocoagulation	94
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	525
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	134
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1023
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	387
85 and over	248
Less than 65	86
65 to 74	466

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	9
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1985. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1985)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CAPE FEAR RETINAL ASSOCIATES PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$511 VABYSMO $227	LUCENTIS $223	$62
Allergan Inc.	$238 OZURDEX $225	$13
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$171 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $99	EYLEA aflibercept injection $72
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$128 ILUVIEN $116	$12
NotalVision	$119 ForeseeHome $119
Other	$653 STELLARIS PC $114	Implantable Miniature Telescope $80	JETREA $70	BEOVU $52	XIIDRA $49	Other $288

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,738
Education	$82

Biography

Dr. Robert Brownlow is a vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) specialist. He attended medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lee Brownlow JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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