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Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS

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(James A. Eastham, MD, FACS - MSK Urologic Surgeon)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease), General Surgery, Urologic Oncology, General Practice and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Southern California, Los Angeles (1987)

Professional interests include: robotic surgery

353 East 68th Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10065

(347) 798-9138

Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS is an urologist in New York, NY specializing in urology (urinary tract disease), general surgery, urologic oncology, general practice and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Southern California, Los Angeles in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and MSKCC SURGERY GROUP.

Office Locations

353 East 68th Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10065

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Some issues Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. James A. Eastham, chief of urology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, who was not involved in the study, agreed. "”—"Are Robotic Surgeries Really Better?", New York Times, August 2021

“Given the limitations of the PSA, researchers have been developing more refined tests that are better able to detect a worrisome cancer, Dr. James Eastham of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center...”—"Debating the Value of PSA Prostate Screening (Published 2020)", New York Times, February 2020

“Dr. James A. Eastham, the chief of the urology service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, said two long-term studies had shown that this type of monitoring was a reasonable way...”—"Early Prostate Cancer Cases Fall Along With Screening (Published 2015)", New York Times, November 2015

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

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cystoscopy

In 2023, Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS had a list price for cystoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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 Volume:

biopsy

core needle prostate biopsy

laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

minimally invasive procedures

minimally invasive prostate surgery

prostate punch biopsy

prostate surgery

In 2012, Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS performed more biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, minimally invasive procedures, minimally invasive prostate surgery, prostate punch biopsy, and prostate surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

cancer surgery	41
diagnostic procedures	49
dissection	37
doctor visit	473
excision	37
lymph node procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	95
minor procedures	49
open surgery	24
pelvic surgery	37
urologic procedures	106

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

cancer surgery	39
diagnostic procedures	47
dissection	36
doctor visit	536
excision	36
lymph node procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	100
minor procedures	47
open surgery	21
pelvic surgery	36
urologic procedures	106

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

cancer surgery	38
diagnostic procedures	43
dissection	38
doctor visit	566
excision	38
lymph node procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	107
minor procedures	43
open surgery	16
pelvic surgery	38
urologic procedures	101

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, dissection and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery	62
diagnostic procedures	28
dissection	62
doctor visit	625
excision	62
lymph node procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	145
minor procedures	28
open surgery	14
pelvic surgery	62
urologic procedures	111

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	970
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	816
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	670
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	2
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and dissection.

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

cancer surgery	52
diagnostic procedures	12
dissection	50
doctor visit	694
excision	50
lymph node procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	136
minor procedures	12
pelvic surgery	50
urologic procedures	86

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	22
Hispanic	14
Asian	11
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	2
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, dissection and cancer surgery.

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

cancer surgery	44
diagnostic procedures	18
dissection	44
doctor visit	669
excision	44
lymph node procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	122
minor procedures	18
pelvic surgery	44
urologic procedures	78

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	534
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	19
Hispanic	16
Asian	12
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	14
Less than 65	12

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	2
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and dissection.

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

cancer surgery	42
diagnostic procedures	29
dissection	41
doctor visit	560
excision	41
lymph node procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	130
minor procedures	29
pelvic surgery	41
urologic procedures	89

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	474
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and dissection.

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

cancer surgery	51
diagnostic procedures	36
dissection	48
doctor visit	462
excision	48
lymph node procedures	48
minimally invasive procedures	154
minor procedures	36
pelvic surgery	48
urologic procedures	106

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and dissection.

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

cancer surgery	48
diagnostic procedures	37
dissection	46
doctor visit	185
excision	46
lymph node procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	146
minor procedures	37
pelvic surgery	46
urologic procedures	100

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	439
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	13
Hispanic	12
Asian	13
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

cancer surgery	58
diagnostic procedures	62
dissection	55
doctor visit	250
excision	55
lymph node procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	189
minor procedures	62
pelvic surgery	55
urologic procedures	134

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	496
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

cancer surgery	29
diagnostic procedures	38
dissection	16
doctor visit	216
excision	16
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	97
minor procedures	38
pelvic surgery	16
urologic procedures	81

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	13
Hispanic	11
Asian	14
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and dissection.

cancer surgery	45
diagnostic procedures	36
dissection	43
doctor visit	476
excision	43
lymph node procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	129
minor procedures	36
open surgery	18
pelvic surgery	43
urologic procedures	99

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	392
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	35

**Age**
75 to 84	121
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	326

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

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	68
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS graduated from University of Southern California, Los Angeles in 1987. He completed residency at University of Southern California Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Urology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Southern California, Los Angeles (1987)

Residency: University of Southern California Medical Center (1993)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

MSKCC SURGERY GROUP

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. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO), Magnacare, Emblem, Fidelis, Oscar, Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23), Healthsmart, Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan), Aetna, Tricare, Oxford, Healthfirst, Straight NY Medicaid, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, Healthfirst Medicare Advantage, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Carrum Health, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare) and Blue Cross Health Plus.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

Magnacare

Emblem

Fidelis

Oscar

Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only, starting 9/1/23)

Healthsmart

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

Aetna

Tricare

Oxford

Healthfirst

Straight NY Medicaid

Cigna

Qualcare

MVP

Connecticare

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

First Health

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Carrum Health

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Health Plus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$7,886 FIRMAGON $7,886
Janssen Products, LP	$5,738 ZYTIGA $3,629	$2,108
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$2,368 Erleada $2,136	ZYTIGA $232
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$1,500 Xofigo $1,500
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$732 JEVTANA $732
Other	$1,077 XTANDI $340	GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $105	Rubraca $88	TECENTRIQ $58	ETHICON $47	Other $438

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$16,732
Food and Beverage	$2,018
Travel and Lodging	$550

Research Payments

Dr. James A. Eastham, MD, FACS has received 10 research payments totaling $1,593,871.

Biography

Dr. James Eastham is a specialist in general practice, general surgery, and urologic oncology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Eastham include robotic surgery. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Eastham seems to honor several insurance carriers, including ConnectiCare, Blue California, and HealthSmart. Before performing his residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center, Dr. Eastham attended the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include New York Super Doctors; Castle Connolly: America s Top Doctor; and Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly. Dr. Eastham is professionally affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He has an open panel in New York, NY according to Yext.