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Dr. James E. Lusk, MD

(Dr. James Lusk, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Tulane University School of Medicine (1975)

451 Ashley Ridge Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71106

(318) 222-5555

Dr. James E. Lusk, MD is an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1975 and has 51 years of experience. Dr. James E. Lusk, MD is affiliated with LUSK EYE SPECIALISTS, LLC.

Office Locations

451 Ashley Ridge Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71106

(318) 222-5555

(318) 222-6414

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

complex cataract surgery

comprehensive eye exam

corneal topography

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

punctal occlusion

punctal plug insertion

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

simple cataract surgery

visual field test

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. James E. Lusk, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, complex cataract surgery, comprehensive eye exam, corneal topography, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, extraocular surgery, eye tests, fundus photography, glaucoma surgery, gonioscopy, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser eye surgery, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, punctal occlusion, punctal plug insertion, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, simple cataract surgery, visual field test, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. 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 Affordability:

laser glaucoma surgery

In 2023, Dr. James E. Lusk, MD had a list price for laser glaucoma surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. 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:

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

laser surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

eye exam

laser trabeculoplasty

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. James E. Lusk, MD performed more extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye exam, and laser trabeculoplasty 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. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA during 2012 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	205
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
doctor visit	1144
eye procedures	5091
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34
laser treatment	236
ultrasound (sonogram)	104

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	163
doctor visit	1134
eye procedures	4814
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31
laser treatment	181
ultrasound (sonogram)	81

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	637
Female	1012

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1097
Black	527
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	716
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	226
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	187
doctor visit	1062
eye procedures	4490
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	33
laser treatment	211
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	626
Female	990

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1059
Black	529
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	708
From 75 to 84	573
85 and over	239
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	137
doctor visit	781
eye procedures	3674
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29
laser treatment	153
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	948
Female	1676

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1820
Black	750
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1202
From 75 to 84	950
85 and over	340
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	137
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
doctor visit	821
eye procedures	3622
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	22
laser treatment	160
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	514
Female	804

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	939
Black	348
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	630
From 75 to 84	479
85 and over	145
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	120
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
doctor visit	662
eye procedures	3209
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	23
laser treatment	134
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	743

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	832
Black	310
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	551
From 75 to 84	439
85 and over	128
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	160
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
doctor visit	706
eye procedures	3239
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
laser treatment	181
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	446
Female	757

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	304
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	554
From 75 to 84	469
85 and over	132
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	139
doctor visit	672
eye procedures	2466
laser treatment	163
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	714
Black	248
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	477
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	117
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	105
doctor visit	408
eye procedures	1704
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
laser treatment	105
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	173
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	85
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	70
doctor visit	602
eye procedures	1461
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
laser treatment	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	148
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	82
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	112
doctor visit	572
eye procedures	1341
laser treatment	147
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	495
Black	130
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	74
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James E. Lusk, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Shreveport, LA were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	139
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
doctor visit	778
eye procedures	3191
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	158
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Lusk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	429
Female	714

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	315
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	802
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	421
85 and over	142
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	525

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

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	9
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. James E. Lusk, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1975. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1975)

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James E. Lusk, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LUSK EYE SPECIALISTS, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$3,376 IOL $882	CataractEquipment $605	Cataract Equipment $354	Ilevro $278	ORA $269	Other $988
Allergan Inc.	$1,253 RESTASIS $363	LUMIGAN $187	COMBIGAN $160	OZURDEX $61	$481
Alcon Vision LLC	$745 AcrySof IQ PanOptix $286	iLux $98	PANOPTIX $87	CLAREON $69	ReSTOR $46	Other $158
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$458 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $322	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $136
Shire North American Group Inc	$438 XIIDRA $255	$182
Other	$2,627 DURYSTA $327	AmnioGuard $270	Healon Viscoelastics $192	CEQUA $180	PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE $170	Other $1,487

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,995
Travel and Lodging	$551
Entertainment	$170
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150
Gift	$19
Other	$10

Biography

Dr. James Lusk is a Shreveport, LA physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). He attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine.

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