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Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD

(Dr. John L. Brinkley, OD)

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Southern College of Optometry (1980)

360 Harbison Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29212

(803) 732-8663

Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD is an optometrist in Columbia, SC specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD is affiliated with FOCUS EYE CARE CENTER PC.

Office Locations

360 Harbison Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29212

(803) 732-8663

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye tests

gonioscopy

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye tests, gonioscopy, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and visual field test 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. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2012 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	364
eye procedures	409
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	217
eye procedures	736
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	147
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	30
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
eye procedures	537

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	17
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2015 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	140
eye procedures	732
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	168
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	54
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	208
eye procedures	816
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	136
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	37
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
eye procedures	893
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	39
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	242
eye procedures	960
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	40
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	206
eye procedures	994
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	117
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	42
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	172
eye procedures	802

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	37
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2021 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	356
eye procedures	824
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	43
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	228
eye procedures	778

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	40
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated as an optometrist in Columbia, SC were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	222
eye procedures	771
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	107
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	320
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	122
85 and over	34
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	226

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1980. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Southern College of Optometry (1980)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

FOCUS EYE CARE CENTER PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Coopervision Inc.	$513 Clariti Contact Lens $184	CVI Contact Lens $125	MyDay Contact Lens $110	Multiple Brands Contact Lens $77	MiSight Contact Lens $17
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$496 Simbrinza $195	AIR OPTIX $74	AcrySof $73	DAILIES $37	$117
Allergan, Inc.	$470 COMBIGAN $151	VUITY $125	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $85	DURYSTA $76	RESTASIS $33
Alcon Vision LLC	$468 Centurion $240	AcrySof $113	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $101	DAILIES $15
Shire North American Group Inc	$446 XIIDRA $446
Other	$3,285 Acuvue $421	BIOTRUE ONE DAY $276	TEPEZZA $250	ULTRA $208	Contact Lens $178	Other $1,952

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,320
Entertainment	$228
Gift	$119
Education	$11

Biography

Dr. John Brinkley works as an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Columbia, SC. Dr. Brinkley obtained a license to practice in South Carolina.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Lee Brinkley, OD From 2012 - 2022

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