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Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. David Judson Browning, PHD.)

(138 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Duke University School of Medicine (1980 - 1981)

6035 Fairview Road
Charlotte, NC 28210

(704) 295-3000

Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD is a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES.

Office Locations

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

329 Nc Highway 801 N.
Bermuda Run, NC 27006

(336) 716-4091

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6035 Fairview Road
Charlotte, NC 28210

(704) 295-3000

(704) 295-3186

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Medical Center Boulevard Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Eye Center - Janeway Tower
Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

visual field test

In 2023, Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD had a list price for visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

eye injection

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye injection, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, and intravitreal injection 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. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	32
doctor visit	38
eye procedures	9723
injections	1799
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	419
eye procedures	9337
injections	1827
laser treatment	23
photocoagulation	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	738
Female	1062

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1543
Black	191
Hispanic	24
Asian	28
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	683
From 75 to 84	630
85 and over	363
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	115
eye procedures	8735
injections	1611
photocoagulation	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	629
Female	943

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1331
Black	177
Hispanic	25
Asian	22
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	602
From 75 to 84	498
85 and over	353
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	60
eye procedures	8569
injections	1574
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	1306
Female	1776

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2648
Black	294
Hispanic	42
Asian	50
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1120
From 75 to 84	1048
85 and over	686
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	229
eye procedures	8558
injections	1730
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	657
Female	913

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1339
Black	153
Hispanic	17
Asian	26
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	586
From 75 to 84	547
85 and over	330
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	232
eye procedures	8020
injections	1689
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	615
Female	880

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1268
Black	142
Hispanic	24
Asian	32
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	562
From 75 to 84	491
85 and over	345
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	37
eye procedures	7918
injections	1668
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	569
Female	753

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1137
Black	109
Hispanic	21
Asian	26
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	479
From 75 to 84	451
85 and over	304
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	35
eye procedures	7243
injections	1515
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	726

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1069
Black	99
Hispanic	20
Asian	35
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	451
From 75 to 84	424
85 and over	301
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	83
eye procedures	5997
injections	1284
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	616

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	899
Black	96
Hispanic	16
Asian	22
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	395
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	241
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	2221
eye procedures	3304
injections	1146
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	439
Female	574

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	852
Black	94
Hispanic	15
Asian	24
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	361
85 and over	213
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2017
eye procedures	2956
injections	1024

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	413
Female	585

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	865
Black	76
Hispanic	14
Asian	18
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	365
85 and over	204
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated as a retina specialist in Bermuda Run, NC were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	498
eye procedures	7305
injections	1533
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	39
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	575
Female	802

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	130
Asian / Pacific Islander	25
Non-Hispanic White	1177
Hispanic	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	25

**Age**
75 to 84	471
85 and over	303
Less than 65	89
65 to 74	514

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	9
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (1985)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 138 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bermuda Run, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$750 LHW090 $750
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$108 ACTHAR $108
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA	$45 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $45

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$750
Food and Beverage	$153

Research Payments

Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD has received 67 research payments totaling $661,868.

Biography

Dr. David Browning's area of specialization is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Dr. Browning attended Duke University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Bermuda Run, NC.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. Browning, MD, PHD From 2012 - 2022

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