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Dr. James A. Cooper, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: diagnostic imaging, mammogram (breast X-ray), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and more.

9095 Rio San Diego Drive Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92108

(858) 200-3300

Dr. James A. Cooper, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. James A. Cooper, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Health, Imaging Healthcare Specialists, Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC, IHS RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC, SYNERGY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS INC and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Office Locations

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

150 W Washington Street
San Diego, CA 92103

(858) 658-6500

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6256 Greenwich Drive Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92122

1-866-558-4320

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Synergy Orthopedic Specialists

9095 Rio San Diego Drive Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92108

(858) 200-3300

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

core needle prostate biopsy

MRI

musculoskeletal imaging

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

In 2023, Dr. James A. Cooper, MD performed more core needle prostate biopsy, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), musculoskeletal imaging, prostate biopsy, and prostate punch biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

In 2023, Dr. James A. Cooper, MD performed more ankle MRI, hip MRI, knee MRI, and spine imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

By Affordability:

cervical spine CT scan

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. James A. Cooper, MD performed more central DEXA, foot MRI, knee X-ray, leg MRI, shoulder MRI, wrist MRI, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cervical (neck) spine CT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	323
aspiration	46
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	319
breast procedures	427
CT scan	691
diagnostic imaging	84
hip imaging	141
injections	46
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	487
musculoskeletal imaging	401
neck imaging	36
pelvic imaging	321
preventive care	302
spinal procedures	417
thoracic (chest) imaging	944
ultrasound (sonogram)	331
vascular procedures	71
women's imaging	469
X-rays	1627

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	280
aspiration	22
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	353
breast procedures	321
CT scan	670
diagnostic imaging	56
hip imaging	165
injections	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	598
musculoskeletal imaging	450
neck imaging	22
pelvic imaging	315
preventive care	242
spinal procedures	447
thoracic (chest) imaging	849
ultrasound (sonogram)	234
vascular procedures	70
women's imaging	353
X-rays	1481

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	956
Female	1670

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1976
Black	145
Hispanic	320
Asian	134
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1130
From 75 to 84	709
85 and over	380
Less than 65	407

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	272
aspiration	34
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	315
breast procedures	244
CT scan	645
diagnostic imaging	46
hip imaging	112
injections	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	569
musculoskeletal imaging	409
pelvic imaging	273
preventive care	179
spinal procedures	328
thoracic (chest) imaging	785
ultrasound (sonogram)	67
vascular procedures	32
women's imaging	244
X-rays	1185

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	806
Female	1450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1697
Black	131
Hispanic	251
Asian	127
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	996
From 75 to 84	612
85 and over	327
Less than 65	321

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	315
aspiration	20
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	312
breast procedures	254
CT scan	697
diagnostic imaging	37
eye procedures	14
hip imaging	165
injections	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	516
musculoskeletal imaging	502
neck imaging	32
pelvic imaging	348
preventive care	175
spinal procedures	389
thoracic (chest) imaging	979
ultrasound (sonogram)	191
vascular procedures	25
women's imaging	278
X-rays	1616

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2002
Female	3184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3862
Black	348
Hispanic	534
Asian	296
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2270
From 75 to 84	1396
85 and over	808
Less than 65	712

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	332
aspiration	32
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	288
breast procedures	289
CT scan	674
diagnostic imaging	40
hip imaging	77
injections	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	555
musculoskeletal imaging	438
neck imaging	34
pelvic imaging	273
preventive care	201
spinal procedures	457
thoracic (chest) imaging	858
ultrasound (sonogram)	213
vascular procedures	15
women's imaging	305
X-rays	1401

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1006
Female	1633

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1985
Black	128
Hispanic	296
Asian	136
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1235
From 75 to 84	668
85 and over	402
Less than 65	334

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	343
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	358
breast procedures	343
CT scan	767
diagnostic imaging	57
diagnostic procedures	21
hip imaging	138
minimally invasive procedures	21
minor procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	686
musculoskeletal imaging	577
neck imaging	19
pelvic imaging	285
preventive care	234
spinal procedures	513
thoracic (chest) imaging	1102
ultrasound (sonogram)	231
urologic procedures	21
vascular procedures	27
women's imaging	357
X-rays	1737

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1219
Female	1953

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2350
Black	188
Hispanic	340
Asian	163
Other	119
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1492
From 75 to 84	865
85 and over	423
Less than 65	392

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were X-rays, CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	377
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	398
breast procedures	425
CT scan	818
diagnostic imaging	73
diagnostic procedures	31
hip imaging	132
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	785
musculoskeletal imaging	734
neck imaging	19
pelvic imaging	308
preventive care	281
spinal procedures	562
thoracic (chest) imaging	164
ultrasound (sonogram)	321
urologic procedures	31
vascular procedures	35
women's imaging	452
X-rays	971

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1383
Female	2107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2572
Black	203
Hispanic	374
Asian	196
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1710
From 75 to 84	932
85 and over	425
Less than 65	423

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were X-rays, CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	450
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	517
breast procedures	426
CT scan	1104
diagnostic imaging	71
diagnostic procedures	29
eye procedures	23
hip imaging	189
minimally invasive procedures	29
minor procedures	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	929
musculoskeletal imaging	917
neck imaging	42
pelvic imaging	373
preventive care	289
spinal procedures	677
thoracic (chest) imaging	213
ultrasound (sonogram)	290
urologic procedures	29
vascular procedures	61
women's imaging	450
X-rays	1179

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1578
Female	2424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2921
Black	212
Hispanic	481
Asian	230
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1970
From 75 to 84	1118
85 and over	488
Less than 65	426

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were X-rays, CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	438
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	405
breast procedures	527
CT scan	893
diagnostic imaging	75
diagnostic procedures	28
eye procedures	15
hip imaging	142
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	699
musculoskeletal imaging	645
neck imaging	24
pelvic imaging	381
preventive care	346
spinal procedures	530
thoracic (chest) imaging	176
ultrasound (sonogram)	356
urologic procedures	28
vascular procedures	74
women's imaging	548
X-rays	1028

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1278
Female	2101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2522
Black	192
Hispanic	359
Asian	177
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1691
From 75 to 84	933
85 and over	408
Less than 65	347

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	527
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	535
breast procedures	168
CT scan	1089
diagnostic imaging	11
diagnostic procedures	23
eye procedures	24
hip imaging	188
minimally invasive procedures	23
minor procedures	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1122
musculoskeletal imaging	782
neck imaging	37
pelvic imaging	508
preventive care	157
spinal procedures	721
thoracic (chest) imaging	210
ultrasound (sonogram)	303
urologic procedures	23
vascular procedures	123
women's imaging	188
X-rays	818

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1537
Female	2268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2840
Black	194
Hispanic	396
Asian	205
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1866
From 75 to 84	1114
85 and over	454
Less than 65	371

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	568
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	583
breast procedures	293
CT scan	1067
diagnostic imaging	42
diagnostic procedures	27
eye procedures	39
hip imaging	222
minimally invasive procedures	27
minor procedures	27
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1328
musculoskeletal imaging	937
neck imaging	67
pelvic imaging	502
preventive care	219
spinal procedures	811
thoracic (chest) imaging	245
ultrasound (sonogram)	430
urologic procedures	27
vascular procedures	127
women's imaging	336
X-rays	989

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1663
Female	2565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3153
Black	0
Hispanic	464
Asian	216
Other	211
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2034
From 75 to 84	1371
85 and over	477
Less than 65	346

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, CA were X-rays, CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and musculoskeletal imaging.

abdominal imaging	384
aspiration	30
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	398
breast procedures	337
CT scan	828
diagnostic imaging	53
diagnostic procedures	26
eye procedures	23
hip imaging	151
injections	30
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	752
musculoskeletal imaging	617
neck imaging	33
pelvic imaging	353
preventive care	238
spinal procedures	532
thoracic (chest) imaging	593
ultrasound (sonogram)	269
urologic procedures	26
vascular procedures	60
women's imaging	361
X-rays	1275

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1220
Female	1941

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	158
Asian / Pacific Islander	170
Non-Hispanic White	2352
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	346
Other	30

**Age**
75 to 84	883
85 and over	417
Less than 65	370
65 to 74	1490

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Cooper, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James A. Cooper, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. James A. Cooper, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology (1996)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James A. Cooper, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Scripps Health

Imaging Healthcare Specialists

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists

RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC

IHS RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC

SYNERGY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS INC

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$50 $50
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.	$27 VL $27
Cook Medical LLC	$15 Cook Medical Stents $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$92

Biography

Dr. James Cooper practices neuroradiology and diagnostic radiology. Dr. Cooper is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Yale University for residency. These areas are among his clinical interests: MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), diagnostic imaging, and neuroradiology. His professional affiliations include Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, Imaging Healthcare Specialists, and Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.