Active NPI 1669458162 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian David Smith , MD

Ophthalmology • Memphis, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Smith, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Memphis, TN. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1986, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 825 RIDGE LAKE BLVD.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Vrf Eye Specialty Group, Plc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete 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

825 Ridge Lake Blvd

Memphis, TN 381209411

Telephone 9016852200

Fax 9012555631

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Vrf Eye Specialty Group, Plc Facility NPI 1699729806

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1986

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

40 Yrs +13.4 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

72.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (40 Years) 40 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	875	626	$113.15	$37.44
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	734	498	$1482.92	$442.17
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	184	172	$345.74	$115.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	165	165	$409.41	$134.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	109	109	$1095.21	$325.87
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	101	87	$2036.84	$633.19
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	100	73	$89.35	$14.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	98	67	$251.43	$83.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	90	82	$99.50	$32.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	60	$356.29	$117.86
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	62	43	$1863.25	$555.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	61	55	$156.17	$51.03
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	53	36	$1701.25	$303.99
92134 Imaging of retina	48	44	$110.13	$35.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	47	44	$171.69	$57.55
0449T Insertion of initial aqueous fluid drainage device into eye	21	19	$2855.64	$624.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$464.12	$155.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	853	568	$1480.76	$437.66
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	722	616	$115.45	$38.43
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	281	196	$89.10	$14.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	267	236	$351.29	$116.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	161	161	$457.25	$150.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	147	113	$248.56	$82.92
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	144	142	$1215.47	$320.68
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	118	118	$412.73	$136.69
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	95	93	$348.45	$114.08
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	79	67	$2028.85	$606.06
92134 Imaging of retina	67	66	$110.48	$35.11
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	46	34	$1693.13	$277.79
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	43	40	$100.27	$30.74
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	42	31	$1858.38	$563.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	32	$169.00	$56.07
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	30	30	$85.40	$28.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$306.68	$102.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$156.68	$51.46
0449T Insertion of initial aqueous fluid drainage device into eye	14	14	$2408.07	$671.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	635	433	$107.93	$38.31
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	632	409	$1158.71	$443.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	375	327	$223.66	$116.83
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	245	166	$75.18	$14.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	217	217	$303.30	$154.29
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	151	147	$899.37	$330.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	114	95	$154.16	$83.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	58	58	$270.10	$138.75
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	44	44	$222.50	$114.74
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	42	34	$1502.29	$632.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	39	34	$73.00	$32.95
92134 Imaging of retina	27	27	$77.11	$36.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	27	26	$119.07	$56.97
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	20	16	$1473.90	$385.53
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	19	16	$1398.00	$559.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$201.14	$103.45
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$24.00	$9.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	570	335	$156.05	$40.98
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	445	293	$1852.00	$470.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	205	190	$165.00	$120.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	191	191	$268.00	$154.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	152	140	$176.00	$116.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	114	87	$111.00	$84.89
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	94	80	$701.70	$274.09
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	81	81	$215.00	$137.01
0356T Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear ducts	58	41	$1000.00	$194.01
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	52	52	$345.00	$208.14
92134 Imaging of retina	39	39	$82.00	$36.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	38	$125.00	$56.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	29	29	$82.00	$31.84
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	22	20	$55.00	$29.17
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	19	19	$2200.00	$656.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$179.00	$104.40
0449T Insertion of initial aqueous fluid drainage device into eye	16	12	$3000.00	$755.11
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$127.00	$80.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,473	1,221	$159.84	$134.35
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	677	76	$980.50	$931.55
92134 Imaging of retina	583	250	$43.70	$43.45
67028 Injection of drug into eye	398	91	$104.20	$104.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	278	237	$40.32	$39.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	193	136	$112.15	$94.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	183	168	$70.67	$67.69
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	85	61	$787.34	$579.64
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	78	67	$101.43	$58.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	69	69	$244.90	$159.92
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	43	41	$337.74	$337.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	32	$77.84	$78.12
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	32	31	$221.42	$221.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	25	$334.80	$329.11
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$70.18	$47.98

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	1,049	945	$200.64	$113.67
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	954	82	$1088.86	$943.19
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	829	780	$239.44	$131.96
92134 Imaging of retina	795	264	$71.48	$42.97
67028 Injection of drug into eye	553	99	$243.02	$104.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	352	289	$64.83	$38.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	253	178	$111.98	$77.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	237	201	$109.58	$67.18
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	181	158	$129.73	$66.60
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	176	130	$935.91	$667.57
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	138	88	$100.29	$92.33
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	115	111	$247.53	$151.51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	83	79	$488.15	$320.81
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	70	70	$359.70	$212.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$267.93	$173.20
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	61	14	$120.00	$79.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	61	61	$164.87	$157.80
92250 Photography of the retina	28	28	$197.19	$51.01
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	14	13	$453.21	$220.09
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	14	14	$311.44	$93.62
66986 Exchange of prosthetic lens	13	12	$1215.49	$958.63

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	1,961	1,524	$236.60	$107.85
92134 Imaging of retina	779	290	$97.37	$41.60
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	559	76	$1146.83	$954.78
67028 Injection of drug into eye	377	100	$825.51	$101.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	354	295	$99.34	$37.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	346	210	$157.84	$72.93
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	268	228	$138.84	$64.24
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	232	219	$298.28	$144.73
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	147	107	$1446.85	$608.17
67028 Injection of drug into eye	146	76	$450.00	$103.02
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	109	104	$708.89	$311.55
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	104	88	$192.46	$66.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	95	92	$366.44	$166.28
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	65	65	$468.64	$208.98
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	35	15	$120.00	$76.66
92250 Photography of the retina	34	33	$180.01	$55.08
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	28	27	$206.00	$65.33
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	17	$830.00	$325.62
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	13	12	$813.51	$210.29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	12	12	$1565.00	$619.85
66986 Exchange of prosthetic lens	12	11	$2416.77	$909.55

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	2,106	1,636	$115.62	$109.24
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,047	81	$1021.66	$962.61
92134 Imaging of retina	975	336	$43.73	$41.60
67028 Injection of drug into eye	702	104	$109.21	$102.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	426	281	$78.88	$74.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	364	314	$40.27	$37.62
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	328	302	$154.93	$147.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	282	243	$68.97	$65.28
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	281	14	$465.64	$372.23
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	204	161	$103.93	$76.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	194	137	$714.35	$612.98
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	136	122	$361.20	$312.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	116	116	$178.38	$167.19
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	104	104	$224.47	$210.25
92250 Photography of the retina	70	70	$72.75	$66.92
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	26	26	$90.84	$80.39
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	19	13	$291.69	$207.30
66711 Destruction of tissue encircling lens using an endoscope	16	13	$688.50	$632.11
67028 Injection of drug into eye	13	13	$109.30	$104.40
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	13	13	$964.90	$815.16
92285 Photography of content of eyes	12	12	$22.25	$19.80
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	11	11	$51.63	$49.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-12-13

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036079800

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

036079800 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vrf Eye Specialty Group, Plc

7600 Airways Blvd, Southaven, MS 386715138

Phone: 9016852200

Vrf Eye Specialty Group, Plc

825 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN 381209411

Phone: 9016852200

Secondary Practice Locations

950 N York Rd, Suite 203

Hinsdale, IL 605212950

Phone: 6307896700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

15 Associated Practitioners

Barbara Overbey , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003146630

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Subba Gollamudi , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1154378735

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Dennis Mathews , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1184617367

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Richard Hazlett , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1205867678

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jon Jenkins , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1215970702

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Henry Mcquirter , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1215977871

Doctor of Optometry

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 December 13, 2022

Registered at 825 RIDGE LAKE BLVD, MEMPHIS, TN 381209411 (Tel: 9016852200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 13, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 22510, JACKSON, MS 392252510 (Tel: 9016852200)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 13, 2022

Ophthalmology (License #036079800 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active September 11, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location September 11, 2007

Registered at 950 N YORK RD, SUITE 203, HINSDALE, IL 605212950 (Tel: 6307896700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 11, 2007

Registered at 950 N YORK RD, SUITE 203, HINSDALE, IL 605212950 (Tel: 6307896700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 11, 2007

Recorded as BRIAN SMITH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 11, 2007

Ophthalmology

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 16, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669458162

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 16, 2005

Last Update: December 13, 2022

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 22510

Jackson, MS 392252510

Phone: 9016852200

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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