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Active NPI 1659938181 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Barrett Thompson , MD

Ophthalmology • Chattanooga, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Barrett Thompson, MD is a registered Ophthalmology practitioner in Chattanooga, TN. With approximately 7 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2019, Dr. Thompson provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 1815 GUNBARREL RD.

Dr. Thompson is affiliated with Chattanooga Eye Institute,P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1815 Gunbarrel Rd

Chattanooga, TN 374213130

Telephone 4238032020
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Deborah R. Distefano M.d.p.c. Facility NPI 1588855225

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chattanooga, TN

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -21.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.1 Yrs
State Avg: 27.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
32 Specialists

Practicing in Chattanooga, TN (395 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thompson (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Chattanooga Specialty Average (28.1 Years) 28.1 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
149 149 $130.28 $114.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
125 98 $157.72 $116.35
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
101 87 $103.47 $80.80
92134 Imaging of retina
86 79 $131.51 $36.33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
62 62 $134.03 $33.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
59 59 $164.36 $134.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
54 53 $133.33 $56.17
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
53 28 $136.60 $22.97
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
33 18 $2675.00 $477.46
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
33 27 $363.64 $129.71
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
21 15 $458.33 $280.33
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
17 17 $140.00 $35.47
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
15 15 $59.00 $25.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
13 11 $85.00 $82.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
12 12 $175.00 $153.63

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-26
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TN 068126

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

Chattanooga Eye Institute,p.c.

5715 Cornelison Rd, Chattanooga, TN 374115661

Phone: 4238923937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1346228426

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1932172558

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 26, 2023

Registered at 1815 GUNBARREL RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374213130 (Tel: 4238032020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 26, 2023

Registered at 1114 W MISSISSIPPI AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374052862 (Tel: 4235842327)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 26, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #068126 in TN)

NPI Profile Active May 20, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 20, 2019

Registered at 920 MADISON AVE STE 447, MEMPHIS, TN 381033438 (Tel: 9014485364)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 20, 2019

Registered at 417 HOLMES CIR, MEMPHIS, TN 381114453 (Tel: 4235842327)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 20, 2019

Recorded as BARRETT THOMPSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 20, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 20, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659938181
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 20, 2019
Last Update: September 26, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1114 W Mississippi Ave

Chattanooga, TN 374052862

Phone: 4235842327

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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