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Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD

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(William R. Williamson, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and General Practice

LSU - New Orleans (1972)

550 Connell's Park Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

(225) 924-2020

Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and general practice. He graduated from LSU - New Orleans in 1972 and has 54 years of experience. Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD is affiliated with WIlliamson Eye Center.

Office Locations

550 Connell's Park Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

tear osmolarity test

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

intermediate eye exam

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD performed more tear osmolarity test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye exam, and intermediate eye exam 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 25%

By Affordability:

lab tests

tear osmolarity test

In 2012, Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD had a list price for lab tests, and tear osmolarity test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. 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. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	137
doctor visit	1968
eye procedures	1175
laser treatment	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	144
doctor visit	2045
eye procedures	1008
laser treatment	144

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	436
Female	671

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	860
Black	204
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	488
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	166
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	124
doctor visit	1607
eye procedures	882
laser treatment	124
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	728
Black	104
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	119
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	90
doctor visit	1663
eye procedures	953
laser treatment	113
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	644
Female	1024

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1348
Black	226
Hispanic	46
Asian	24
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	782
From 75 to 84	506
85 and over	202
Less than 65	178

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
capsulotomy	88
doctor visit	1667
eye procedures	912
incision and drainage	13
lab tests	148
laser treatment	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	503

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	647
Black	124
Hispanic	25
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	105
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	19
capsulotomy	44
doctor visit	1299
eye procedures	1136
incision and drainage	19
lab tests	311
laser treatment	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	593
Black	156
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	104
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	214
eye procedures	2383
lab tests	208
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	619

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	677
Black	295
Hispanic	29
Asian	24
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	130
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	37
doctor visit	201
eye procedures	2253
lab tests	266
laser treatment	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	62
vascular procedures	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	368
Hispanic	20
Asian	22
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	518
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	133
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	404
eye procedures	1447
lab tests	234
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	495

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	321
Hispanic	13
Asian	16
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	98
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	172
eye procedures	1275
lab tests	242
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
vascular procedures	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	279
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	393
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	68
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	349
eye procedures	869
lab tests	218
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	223
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	54
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

abscess drainage	16
capsulotomy	72
doctor visit	1053
eye procedures	1299
incision and drainage	16
lab tests	232
laser treatment	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
vascular procedures	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	209
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	624
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	267
85 and over	107
Less than 65	95
65 to 74	411

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD graduated from LSU - New Orleans in 1972. He completed residency at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: LSU - New Orleans (1972)

Residency: Ochsner Foundation Hospital (1976)

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WIlliamson Eye Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: GEHA PPO, PHCS - Except OLOL Employees, AARP, MailHandlers Benefit Plan, Pacificare, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, Golden Rule, UHC Community Plan, Medicare, Medicaid - Bayou Health Plans, Humana, Cigna, Champus, Secure Horizons, Coventry, BCE Emergis, First Health, Beechstreet, EyeMed, Focus Healtcare, American Lifecare, Benefit Management, Corporate Benefit Services, Tricare - Except Tricare Prime, PPO Plus - Except OLOL/FMOL Employees, IMS - Independent Medical Systems, UMR, Wausau, Universal Healthcare, Verity, Fara, Office of Group Benefits, Pyramid, Meritain, Student Resources, Vantage Health Plans, VSP Vision Care, Definity, Mulitiplan, Best Care, People's Health, Samba, Community Health Solutions, Spectera, Today's Options, FISERV, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Mutual of Omaha, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Rural Carriers, Gilsbar, Lacare, Sterling, Advantica and Advantra Freedom.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

GEHA PPO

PHCS - Except OLOL Employees

AARP

MailHandlers Benefit Plan

Pacificare

Aetna

Railroad Medicare

Golden Rule

UHC Community Plan

Medicare

Medicaid - Bayou Health Plans

Humana

Cigna

Champus

Secure Horizons

Coventry

BCE Emergis

First Health

Beechstreet

EyeMed

Focus Healtcare

American Lifecare

Benefit Management

Corporate Benefit Services

Tricare - Except Tricare Prime

PPO Plus - Except OLOL/FMOL Employees

IMS - Independent Medical Systems

UMR

Wausau

Universal Healthcare

Verity

Fara

Office of Group Benefits

Pyramid

Meritain

Student Resources

Vantage Health Plans

VSP Vision Care

Definity

Mulitiplan

Best Care

People's Health

Samba

Community Health Solutions

Spectera

Today's Options

FISERV

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Mutual of Omaha

Louisiana Healthcare Connections

Rural Carriers

Gilsbar

Lacare

Sterling

Advantica

Advantra Freedom

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baton Rouge, LA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,356 RESTASIS $553	LUMIGAN $360	XEN $125	COMBIGAN $118	$200
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$450 Healon Viscoelastics $338	Catalys Laser System $93	Tecnis Simplicity $18
Shire North American Group Inc	$293 XIIDRA $293
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$262 Simbrinza $130	Ilevro $66	Pazeo $36	Durezol $15	$15
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$255 Bromsite $143	XELPROS $111
Other	$1,489 DURYSTA $138	AmnioGuard $127	Healon Viscoelastics $119	DEXTENZA $100	VYZULTA $100	Other $905

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,104

Biography

Dr. William Williamson is a physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). His average patient rating is 3.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Williamson attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD in 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Randall Williamson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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