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6600 Whittlesey Blvd Bldg A, Columbus, GA 31909 - Columbus location
2616 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31904 - Columbus location
2012 10th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
About Dr. Brooks
Based in Columbus, GA, James G. Brooks, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. James graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1987. James is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Medicare claims data shows James provided 2,568 services to 2,089 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. NPI 1194788687 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (706) 323-3491
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6600 WHITTLESEY BLVD BLDG A
Columbus, GA 31909
2616 Warm Springs Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
2012 10th Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,568 services · 2,089 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
293 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
46 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
509 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
333 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
151 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
101 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
67 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
52 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
668 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Columbus 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James G. Brooks?
James G. Brooks is an eye doctor in Columbus, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is James G. Brooks's address?
James G. Brooks is listed at 6600 Whittlesey Blvd Bldg A, Columbus, GA 31909. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James G. Brooks?
The number on file is (706) 323-3491. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James G. Brooks?
James G. Brooks's National Provider Identifier is 1194788687. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did James G. Brooks train?
James G. Brooks attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James G. Brooks have?
James G. Brooks has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James G. Brooks perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James G. Brooks performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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