Physician Profile
James A. Goodson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Goodson
James A. Goodson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sumter, SC specializing in ophthalmology. James trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. Medicare claims data shows James provided 5,837 services to 4,741 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (803) 905-8020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
365 W WESMARK BLVD
Sumter, SC 29150
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,837 services · 4,741 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
477 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
124 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
18 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
17 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
790 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
327 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
326 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
323 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
109 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
24 |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School 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 1997 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School 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 does James A. Goodson specialize in?
James A. Goodson is an eye doctor in Sumter, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is James A. Goodson located?
James A. Goodson is listed at 365 W Wesmark Blvd, Sumter, SC 29150. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James A. Goodson's phone number?
The number on file is (803) 905-8020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James A. Goodson?
James A. Goodson's National Provider Identifier is 1689677155. 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 A. Goodson train?
James A. Goodson attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James A. Goodson have?
James A. Goodson has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James A. Goodson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James A. Goodson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James A. Goodson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James A. Goodson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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