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Active NPI 1316166507 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Robert Echols , MD

Ophthalmology • Memphis, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Echols, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Memphis, TN. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Echols delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 909 RIDGEWAY LOOP RD.

Dr. Echols is affiliated with Passons Eye Center, P.L.L.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

909 Ridgeway Loop Rd

Memphis, TN 381204016

Telephone 9016831112
Fax 9016831174
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Passons Eye Center, P.l.l.c. Facility NPI 1720264468

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Memphis, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs -4.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.6 Yrs
State Avg: 27.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
67 Specialists

Practicing in Memphis, TN (395 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
68.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Echols (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Memphis Specialty Average (26.6 Years) 26.6 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
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
1,370 567 $161.50 $24.68
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
1,146 1,011 $175.00 $121.01
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
830 480 $2392.17 $496.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
303 303 $235.00 $160.66
92134 Imaging of retina
288 273 $124.91 $38.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
184 182 $100.27 $34.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
162 157 $150.00 $60.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
162 162 $210.00 $142.99
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
146 137 $923.63 $348.18
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
63 62 $135.00 $86.01
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
47 34 $2429.79 $655.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
38 30 $105.00 $87.79
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
22 22 $35.00 $9.93
92025 Ct scan of cornea
12 12 $125.00 $34.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-09
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TN 43481

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1505286 (TN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield Tn
4190648 (TN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Passons Eye Center, P.l.l.c.

909 Ridgeway Loop Rd, Memphis, TN 381204016

Phone: 9016831112

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Henry Wynn , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1679816102

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1689784985

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1922118892

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 November 11, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 11, 2008

Registered at 909 RIDGEWAY LOOP RD, MEMPHIS, TN 381204016 (Tel: 9016831112)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 11, 2008

Registered at 909 RIDGEWAY LOOP RD, MEMPHIS, TN 381204016 (Tel: 9016831112)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 11, 2008

Recorded as JAMES ECHOLS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 11, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #43481 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 25, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316166507
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 25, 2007
Last Update: March 07, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

909 Ridgeway Loop Rd

Memphis, TN 381204016

Phone: 9016831112

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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