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Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1978)

Professional interests include: pacemaker, atrial fibrillation, Holter monitoring, and more.

96 Springstowne Center Suite B
Vallejo, CA 94591

(707) 642-4155

Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD is a cardiologist in Benicia, CA specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

160 East N Street
Benicia, CA 94510

(707) 745-1720

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96 Springstowne Center Suite B
Vallejo, CA 94591

(707) 642-4155

(707) 642-4588

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Some issues Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

In 2023, Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD had a list price for cardiac imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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:

cardiac stress testing

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

spectral Doppler echocardiography

stress testing

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2012, Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), spectral Doppler echocardiography, stress testing, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	34
doctor visit	994
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
stress testing	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	336
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	796
hospital care	58
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	37
stress testing	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	222

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	137
Hispanic	64
Asian	72
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	124
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	30
cardiac procedures	426
catheterization	65
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	905
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	65
stent placement (stenting)	15
stress testing	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	264

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	143
Hispanic	59
Asian	75
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	92
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	493
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1254
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	14
stress testing	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	408

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	676
Female	928

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	674
Black	372
Hispanic	224
Asian	282
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	532
From 75 to 84	502
85 and over	270
Less than 65	300

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	28
cardiac procedures	624
catheterization	73
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	1153
hospital care	140
implant surgery	14
inpatient care	140
minimally invasive procedures	87
stent placement (stenting)	14
stress testing	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	460

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	523

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	208
Hispanic	131
Asian	159
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	145
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	517
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	1277
hospital care	171
inpatient care	171
minimally invasive procedures	33
stress testing	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	437

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	495

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	207
Hispanic	119
Asian	152
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	155
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	489
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	1217
hospital care	167
inpatient care	167
minimally invasive procedures	26
stress testing	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	419

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	198
Hispanic	114
Asian	148
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	140
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	482
catheterization	30
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	1186
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
minimally invasive procedures	45
stress testing	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	407
vascular procedures	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	196
Hispanic	138
Asian	151
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	146
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	529
doctor visit	870
hospital care	185
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	185
minimally invasive procedures	13
stress testing	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	486

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	202
Hispanic	137
Asian	142
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	155
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	572
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	823
hospital care	238
implant surgery	15
inpatient care	238
minimally invasive procedures	43
stress testing	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	501
vascular procedures	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	189
Hispanic	139
Asian	137
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	160
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	475
doctor visit	865
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146
stress testing	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	445

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	169
Hispanic	132
Asian	144
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	154
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	51
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Benicia, CA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

angioplasty	29
cardiac procedures	452
catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1030
hospital care	134
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	134
minimally invasive procedures	40
stent placement (stenting)	14
stress testing	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	370
vascular procedures	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	183
Asian / Pacific Islander	132
Non-Hispanic White	308
Hispanic	114
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	239
85 and over	140
Less than 65	128
65 to 74	264

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	13
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laybon Jones JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
BIOTRONIK INC.	$26,331 Bradycardia products $8,543	Passeo $1,395	BioMonitor 2 $847	Setrox $806	BioMonitor $791	Other $13,949
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$4,037 CRM $2,554	DRAGONFLY $890	Vascular $336	Structural Heart $134	Unify Assura $124
Abbott Laboratories	$3,972 Vascular $1,583	Xience Sierra Coronary Stent $640	Merlin Connectivity and Remote $318	PCI Optimization $306	Pacemakers $263	Other $861
ABIOMED	$2,103 Impella $2,103
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$1,631 LifeVest $1,631
Other	$5,871 FFRangio $1,021	BYSTOLIC $649	XARELTO $604	Tachy System $433	BRILINTA $402	Other $2,762

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$41,942
Consulting Fee	$1,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$600
Honoraria	$250
Education	$153

Biography

Dr. Laybon Jones is a physician who specializes in adult cardiology. These areas are among his clinical interests: stent placement (stenting), dilated cardiomyopathy, and cardiac critical care. His education and training includes medical school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine and residency at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. Dr. Jones is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health.