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Active NPI 1992889059 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Leon Herndon , MD

Ophthalmology • Durham, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Leon Herndon, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Durham, NC. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Herndon delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2100 ERWIN RD.

Dr. Herndon is affiliated with Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2100 Erwin Rd

Durham, NC 277100001

Telephone 9196204467
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Durham, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +13.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.1 Yrs
State Avg: 27.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
94 Specialists

Practicing in Durham, NC (718 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Herndon (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Durham Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
602 412 $255.00 $119.66
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
484 358 $61.00 $15.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
394 344 $329.00 $58.45
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
339 330 $171.00 $33.17
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
133 112 $201.00 $82.29
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
100 96 $78.00 $25.64
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
84 84 $70.00 $9.85
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure
74 74 $61.00 $10.55
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
74 74 $490.00 $206.04
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
63 48 $3732.32 $357.88
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device
63 55 $3870.00 $945.59
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
60 56 $49.00 $21.59
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
60 38 $172.20 $31.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
44 44 $2078.41 $349.67
66180 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft
42 40 $3211.00 $1047.82
66250 Revision or repair of operative wound of eye
31 24 $2035.00 $413.59
92134 Imaging of retina
29 18 $172.00 $37.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
29 29 $172.00 $84.99
66170 Creation of eye fluid drainage tract
27 23 $2838.00 $1003.61
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye
22 19 $143.00 $14.91
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
15 15 $3186.27 $286.82
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
14 14 $344.00 $169.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
12 12 $103.00 $52.74
92285 Photography of content of eyes
11 11 $144.18 $16.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NC 9500612

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 276097376

Phone: 9196848111

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 277054699

Phone: 9196848111

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 275605676

Phone: 9196848111

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 277054699

Phone: 9196848111

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 277104000

Phone: 9196848111

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Karol Harshaw-Ellis , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003990169

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Laura Svetkey , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1003990979

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Thomas Ortel , MD

Internal Medicine - Hematology

NPI 1003990995

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Hershell Cassell , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1013066026

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Vinod Prasad

Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1013070895
NPI 1013090257

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 04, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 04, 2007

Registered at 2100 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 277100001 (Tel: 9196204467)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 04, 2007

Registered at 2100 ERWIN RD, DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - DUMC 3802, DURHAM, NC 277100001

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 04, 2007

Recorded as LEON HERNDON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 04, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #9500612 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992889059
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 25, 2006
Last Update: October 04, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2100 Erwin Rd, Duke University Medical Center - Dumc 3802

Durham, NC 277100001

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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