In 2024, Dr. Linda K. James, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

removal of lesion

therapeutic upper endoscopy

By Affordability:

colon biopsy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

diagnostic colonoscopy

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic procedures

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

minimally invasive procedures

screening colonoscopy

therapeutic colonoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic endoscopy

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Linda K. James, MD performed more colonoscopy, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), and therapeutic upper endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for colon biopsy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, diagnostic colonoscopy, diagnostic EGD, diagnostic procedures, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), gastrointestinal biopsy, minimally invasive procedures, screening colonoscopy, therapeutic colonoscopy, therapeutic EGD, therapeutic endoscopy, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal 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. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	49
gastrointestinal procedures	69
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
minimally invasive procedures	69
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	57
gastrointestinal procedures	77
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	77
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	57

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	19
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	17
diagnostic procedures	52
gastrointestinal procedures	87
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	70
open surgery	17
preventive care	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	74

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	17
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	77
gastrointestinal procedures	125
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	109
open surgery	16
preventive care	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	77

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	200

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	30
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	70
gastrointestinal procedures	120
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
minimally invasive procedures	107
open surgery	13
preventive care	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	70

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	16
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
diagnostic procedures	90
gastrointestinal procedures	134
minimally invasive procedures	120
open surgery	14
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	90

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	84

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	12
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	74
gastrointestinal procedures	91
minimally invasive procedures	91
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	74

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	78

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
diagnostic procedures	101
gastrointestinal procedures	141
minimally invasive procedures	127
open surgery	14
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	101

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	78

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	67
gastrointestinal procedures	67
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	67
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	71

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	98
gastrointestinal procedures	110
minimally invasive procedures	98
open surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	98

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	142
gastrointestinal procedures	190
minimally invasive procedures	177
open surgery	13
preventive care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	142

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2023 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	19
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	211
gastrointestinal procedures	275
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	256
open surgery	19
preventive care	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	211

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2023

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA during 2024 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	192
gastrointestinal procedures	235
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	220
open surgery	15
preventive care	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	192

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2024

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linda K. James, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated as a surgeon in Bragg, CA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

abdominal surgery	14
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	98
gastrointestinal procedures	132
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	122
open surgery	14
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	98

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	143
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	48
85 and over	7
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	111

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Linda K. James, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	1
Cancer	14

Education & Training

She has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Linda K. James, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Linda K. James, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bragg, CA.

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Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$159 Santyl $84	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $48	Regranex $26
Next Science LLC	$83 BlastX $83
Abbott Laboratories	$60 DRG IPGs $60
AbbVie Inc.	$30 UBRELVY $30
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.	$22 OXBRYTA $22
Other	$62 Echelon Flex $22	DALVANCE $21	Regranex $20

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$417

Biography

Dr. Linda James is a Fort Bragg, CA physician who specializes in general surgery. Dr. James has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating.

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2022

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2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2023

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2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD in 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linda K. James, MD From 2012 - 2024

Education & Training

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