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Dr. James S. Linder, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1992)

6258 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119

(901) 680-1990

Dr. James S. Linder, MD is an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience.

Office Locations

6258 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119

(901) 680-1990

(901) 680-1944

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders

chalazion excision

conjunctival lesion excision

excision

external dacryocystorhinostomy

eyelid surgery

plastic surgery procedures

reconstructive plastic surgery

removal of lesion

simple wound repair

tissue transfer

upper lid blepharoplasty

wound repair

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. James S. Linder, MD performed more botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders, chalazion (meibomian cyst) excision, conjunctival lesion excision, excision, external dacryocystorhinostomy, eyelid surgery, plastic surgery procedures, reconstructive plastic surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), simple wound repair, tissue transfer, upper lid blepharoplasty, and wound repair (e.g. stitches) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery 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 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

full-thickness skin grafting

incisional eyelid biopsy

lacrimal surgery

visual field test

In 2012, Dr. James S. Linder, MD performed more biopsy, full-thickness skin grafting, incisional eyelid biopsy, lacrimal surgery, and visual field test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2012 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	22
cyst removal	39
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	622
excision	130
eye procedures	1315
hospital care	20
injections	110
inpatient care	20
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	221
minimally invasive procedures	90
plastic surgery procedures	310
reconstructive surgery	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	130
tissue transfer	27
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2013 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
cyst removal	50
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	688
excision	187
eye procedures	1476
hospital care	14
injections	86
inpatient care	14
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	230
minimally invasive procedures	73
plastic surgery procedures	375
reconstructive surgery	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	187
tissue transfer	24
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	672

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	914
Black	146
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	485
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	130
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2014 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
cyst removal	16
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	342
excision	107
eye procedures	1497
injections	108
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	221
minimally invasive procedures	89
plastic surgery procedures	340
reconstructive surgery	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	107
tissue transfer	37
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	37

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	357
Female	647

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	849
Black	130
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	461
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	129
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2015 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	34
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	430
excision	136
eye procedures	1527
injections	127
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	209
minimally invasive procedures	93
plastic surgery procedures	395
reconstructive surgery	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	136
tissue transfer	49
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	49

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	798
Female	1314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1838
Black	232
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1044
From 75 to 84	676
85 and over	240
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2016 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	59
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	589
excision	167
eye procedures	1542
injections	147
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	249
minimally invasive procedures	109
minor procedures	12
plastic surgery procedures	361
reconstructive surgery	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	167
tissue transfer	43
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	708

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	960
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	549
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	141
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2017 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	64
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	687
excision	190
eye procedures	1516
injections	138
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	225
minimally invasive procedures	116
minor procedures	16
plastic surgery procedures	414
reconstructive surgery	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	190
tissue transfer	50
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	66

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	770

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1001
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	570
From 75 to 84	389
85 and over	133
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2018 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	78
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	707
excision	246
eye procedures	1540
injections	158
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	232
minimally invasive procedures	119
minor procedures	17
plastic surgery procedures	352
reconstructive surgery	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	246
tissue transfer	42
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	59

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	395
Female	793

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1026
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	395
85 and over	136
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2019 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	70
diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	939
excision	236
eye procedures	1597
injections	190
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	227
minimally invasive procedures	141
minor procedures	28
plastic surgery procedures	419
reconstructive surgery	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	236
tissue transfer	43
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	71

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	518
Female	839

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1193
Black	131
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	664
From 75 to 84	470
85 and over	152
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2020 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	87
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	819
excision	213
eye procedures	1290
injections	193
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	192
minimally invasive procedures	131
minor procedures	21
plastic surgery procedures	381
reconstructive surgery	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	213
tissue transfer	37
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	429
Female	738

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1022
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	548
From 75 to 84	441
85 and over	125
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2021 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	60
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	838
excision	170
eye procedures	1156
injections	167
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	240
minimally invasive procedures	131
minor procedures	15
plastic surgery procedures	308
reconstructive surgery	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	170
tissue transfer	38
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	53

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	419
Female	710

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	977
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	531
From 75 to 84	424
85 and over	127
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2022 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	63
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	893
excision	210
eye procedures	1239
injections	190
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	223
minimally invasive procedures	151
minor procedures	29
plastic surgery procedures	349
reconstructive surgery	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	210
tissue transfer	33
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	62

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	810

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1058
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	585
From 75 to 84	455
85 and over	128
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Linder, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James S. Linder, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

ablation	17
cyst removal	56
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	686
excision	181
eye procedures	1426
hospital care	17
injections	146
inpatient care	17
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	224
minimally invasive procedures	113
minor procedures	19
plastic surgery procedures	364
reconstructive surgery	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	181
tissue transfer	38
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Linder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	727

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	124
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	985
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	388
85 and over	131
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	549

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

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. James S. Linder, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1992. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1992)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James S. Linder, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James S. Linder, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Memphis, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$13,863 TEPEZZA $13,803	$60
Eagle Vision, Inc.	$1,948 MONOSTENT $1,437	$510
Merz North America, Inc.	$1,791 Asclera $345	Xeomin $24	$1,422
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$1,521 BEPREVE $1,500	BESIVANCE $15	ZYLET $6
Katena Products, Inc.	$904 Katena $429	$475
Other	$1,133 EYLEA aflibercept injection $229	XIIDRA $167	Erivedge $104	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $92	Seglentis $87	Other $453

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$8,825
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,344
Food and Beverage	$3,559
Royalty or License	$2,376
Education	$38
Other	$16

Biography

Dr. James Linder works as an ophthalmology (eye disease). In his practice, he is particularly interested in cosmetic surgery. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Linder attended medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine.

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