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Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD

Accepting New Patients

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Dartmouth Medical School (1988)

2955 Ivy Rd. (250 West)
Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 924-5485

Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD is an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP.

Office Locations

2955 Ivy Rd. (250 West)
Charlottesville, VA 22903

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1204 W Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903

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2331 Seminole Lane Suite 201
Charlottesville, VA 22901

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1215 Lee Street
Charlottesville, VA 22908

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1300 Jefferson Park Avenue Floor 2
Charlottesville, VA 22903

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

eye tests

visual field test

In 2023, Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD had a list price for eye tests, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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:

laser trabeculoplasty

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

ophthalmic biometry

ophthalmic ultrasound

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD performed more laser trabeculoplasty procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), ophthalmic biometry, ophthalmic ultrasound, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and ultrasound corneal pachymetry 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. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	91
eye procedures	3599
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
doctor visit	54
eye procedures	3749
laser treatment	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	683
Black	178
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	179
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
doctor visit	46
eye procedures	3713
laser treatment	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	681
Black	163
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	168
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	34
eye procedures	3701
laser treatment	86
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	786
Female	1010

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1394
Black	326
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	676
From 75 to 84	648
85 and over	352
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
eye procedures	3874
laser treatment	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	673
Black	155
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	167
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	12
excision	25
eye procedures	3875
laser treatment	115
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	673
Black	147
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	184
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
eye procedures	3443
laser treatment	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	652
Black	144
Hispanic	11
Asian	12
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	187
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
eye procedures	3716
laser treatment	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	343
85 and over	168
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	147
eye procedures	2783
laser treatment	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	279
85 and over	136
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	43
doctor visit	1226
eye procedures	1915
laser treatment	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	563
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	144
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	34
doctor visit	1145
eye procedures	1611
laser treatment	104
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	130
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, VA were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	344
excision	25
eye procedures	3270
laser treatment	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	365
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	138
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	641
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	24

**Age**
75 to 84	308
85 and over	165
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	299

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	9
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 1988. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School (1988)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (1992)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlottesville, VA.

4.79

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The day after my visit, I had questions about my medications. I sent a message to the Eye Clinic thru My Chart to Dr. Bruce Prum's attention. At 5:30 on Friday afternoon, I received a telephone call from Dr. Prum who answered my questions. I greatly appreciate care and consideration shown by Dr. Prum's call.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Prum is trying to get me on the best meds to keep my glaucoma stopped without resorting to surgical procedures. It's time consuming and a little complicated as I can't be checked hour to hour. I appreciate the care he provides trying to make sure I don't go blind.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-05

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Dr Prum is an excellent clinician. He is very conscientious and knowledgable. I'm very grateful to be his patient as I know his expertise is in great demand. He's terrific!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-08

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Dr. Prum is the hardest working, most conscientious physician I've ever encountered. I consider it a marvelous privilege to be one of his patients.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He is outstanding. Excellent. Very detailed. Explains clearly. Good listener. Addressed all my concerns.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Prum has been my Dr for many years and he is very conscientious and caring And overworked

Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-09-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Prum told me what I needed to know. So, that made it a good experience.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I veRY much appreciate Dr. Prum's ophthalmic skills & thoroughness.

Overall Rating: 3.0 2025-10-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Care provider seemed frazzled and a bit rushed in my observation.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-22

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Good experience over many years.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,277 Luxor $207	Cataract Equipment $180	AcrySof $153	ORA $129	Pazeo $93	Other $514
Allergan Inc.	$1,149 XEN $563	OZURDEX $311	$275
AbbVie Inc.	$631 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $549	DURYSTA $83
Alcon Vision LLC	$486 CLAREON $189	Hydrus Microstent $111	ARGOS $96	Centurion $52	AcrySof $38
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$204 Travatan Z $99	$105
Other	$1,926 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $180	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $171	PNEUMOVAX 23 $150	Omidria $111	EYLEA aflibercept injection $108	Other $1,206

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,306
Education	$218
Consulting Fee	$150

Research Payments

Dr. Bruce E. Prum JR., MD has received 14 research payments totaling $50,540.

Biography

Dr. Bruce Prum is an ophthalmology (eye disease) specialist in Charlottesville, VA. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Prum is a graduate of Dartmouth Medical School and a graduate of Duke University Medical Center's residency program. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Charlottesville, VA.