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- 1333 Taylor St, Suite 4G, Columbia, SC 29201
About Dr. Dickson
Based in Columbia, SC, James B. Dickson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. James graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1978. James is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows James provided 8,632 services to 3,397 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient complete exam of visual system, and photography of the retina. NPI 1124085147 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
- (803) 799-9919
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1333 TAYLOR ST SUITE 4G
Columbia, SC 29201
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
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,632 services · 3,397 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
70 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
61 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
38 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of up to 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid | Procedure | 67961 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
74 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,808 | 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.
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 Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1978 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 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 SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Dickson's specialty?
Dr. Dickson is an eye doctor in Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Dickson?
Dr. Dickson is listed at 1333 Taylor St Suite 4G, Columbia, SC 29201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Dickson?
The number on file is (803) 799-9919. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Dickson?
Dr. Dickson's National Provider Identifier is 1124085147. 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
What is Dr. Dickson's medical education?
Dr. Dickson attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Dickson have?
Dr. Dickson has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Dickson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dickson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of eyelashes using forceps and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Dickson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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