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Dr. Benjamin Carden , OD

Optometrist • Chattanooga, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Carden, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2020, Dr. Carden delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167.

Dr. Carden accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2100 Hamilton Place Blvd Ste 167

Chattanooga, TN 374216057

Telephone 4238927166
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chattanooga, TN

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -12.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
48 Specialists

Practicing in Chattanooga, TN (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Carden (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Chattanooga Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-07-06
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN 3607

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1427586783
NPI 1891199337

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 06, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2020

Registered at 2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374216057 (Tel: 4238927166)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2020

Registered at 10854 PRAIRIE LAKE DR, APISON, TN 373023507

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2020

Recorded as BENJAMIN CARDEN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2020

Optometrist (License #3607 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 06, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508484650
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 06, 2020
Last Update: July 06, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

10854 Prairie Lake Dr

Apison, TN 373023507

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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