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Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD

(1735 Ratings)

Specializes in: Glaucoma and Surgery

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems, eye surgery, glaucoma

1932 Alcoa Highway Building C, Suite 255
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 244-2020

Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD is an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN specializing in glaucoma and surgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD is affiliated with University Physicians' Association, Inc., The University of Tennessee Medical Center, UNIVERSITY EYE SPECIALISTS, P.C. and University Eye Specialists.

Office Locations

140 Capital Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922

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The University of Tennessee Medical Center

1932 Alcoa Highway Building C, Suite 255
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 244-2020

(865) 410-7292

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500 Mcfarland Street Suite A
Morristown, TN 37814

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622 Smithview Drive
Maryville, TN 37803

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Some issues Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

glaucoma drainage implant surgery

By Affordability:

canaloplasty for glaucoma

cyclophotocoagulation

eye tests

glaucoma drainage implant surgery

glaucoma filtration surgery

photocoagulation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD performed more glaucoma drainage implant surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for canaloplasty for glaucoma, cyclophotocoagulation, eye tests, glaucoma drainage implant surgery, glaucoma filtration surgery, and photocoagulation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD performed more eye procedures, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for ophthalmic ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

comprehensive eye exam

corneal pachymetry

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye exam

gonioscopy

intermediate eye exam

intraocular lens implant

laser ablation

laser photocoagulation

laser trabeculoplasty

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, comprehensive eye exam, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye exam, gonioscopy, intermediate eye exam, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser ablation, laser photocoagulation, laser trabeculoplasty, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. 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 Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	742
eye procedures	756
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	899
eye procedures	1057
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	137

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	93
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
doctor visit	960
eye procedures	1339
laser treatment	29
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	105

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	107
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	916
eye procedures	1547
laser treatment	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	592
Female	878

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1320
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	594
From 75 to 84	482
85 and over	280
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1077
eye procedures	1931
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	373
Female	530

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	812
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	170
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	951
eye procedures	2236
laser treatment	70
photocoagulation	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	517

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	811
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	188
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	19
capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	519
eye procedures	3188
laser treatment	79
photocoagulation	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	81

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	589

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	906
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	195
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	21
capsulotomy	48
doctor visit	196
eye procedures	3592
laser treatment	109
photocoagulation	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	77

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	438
Female	652

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1001
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	462
From 75 to 84	386
85 and over	187
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	324
eye procedures	3345
laser treatment	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	88

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	707

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1086
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	507
From 75 to 84	447
85 and over	181
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	397
eye procedures	3515
laser treatment	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	505
Female	691

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1087
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	500
From 75 to 84	466
85 and over	195
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	267
eye procedures	3444
laser treatment	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	69

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	639

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	999
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	454
85 and over	165
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

ablation	17
capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	658
eye procedures	2359
laser treatment	55
photocoagulation	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD.

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	535

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	52
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	821
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	320
85 and over	160
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	373

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Residency: University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Physicians' Association, Inc.

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

UNIVERSITY EYE SPECIALISTS, P.C.

University Eye Specialists

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1735 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Matthew Rouse, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Knoxville, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$687 ALPHAGAN P $500	RESTASIS $71	COMBIGAN $66	LUMIGAN $29	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $20
Allergan, Inc.	$502 DURYSTA $352	XEN $80	LUMIGAN $47	VUITY $18	COMBIGAN $5
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$263 OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $208	OMNI $30	OMNI Surgical System $25
AbbVie Inc.	$255 DURYSTA $215	VUITY $40
Alcon Vision LLC	$212 PANOPTIX $157	Rocklatan $30	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $25
Other	$1,004 Tecnis IOL $139	RXSIGHT LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) $116	VYZULTA $81	XIIDRA $72	ORA $70	Other $525

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,024
Consulting Fee	$500
Education	$218
Gift	$180

Biography

Dr. James Rouse's medical specialty is glaucoma and surgery. Dr. Rouse is rated highly by his patients. His areas of clinical interest consist of eye surgery and glaucoma. He is affiliated with the University Physicians' Association, Inc. and The University of Tennessee Medical Center. He attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky. He speaks Spanish.