Surgeon profile
James Cole, MD
Ophthalmology · El Paso, TX 79936NPI 1033108931
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
972 Medicare cases/yr
606 patients
5 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 679 | ▼ -10% | 394 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 172 | ≈ flat | 131 |
| Cataract Surgery with MIGS Stent CPT 66991 | 56 | ▲ +143% | 33 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 45 | ▲ +125% | 33 |
| SLT — Laser Trabeculoplasty CPT 65855 | 20 | ▼ -17% | 15 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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