Active NPI 1902853393 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John E Linn , MD

Ophthalmology • Memphis, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Linn, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Memphis, TN. With approximately 46 years of clinical experience since graduating from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1980, Dr. Linn delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 825 RIDGE LAKE BLVD.

Dr. Linn maintains professional affiliations with Vrf Eye Specialty Group, Plc, Southern College Of Optometry, Total Eye Care P A and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, established patient outpatient office visit. 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 9018202342

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Vrf Eye Specialty Group, Plc Facility NPI 1699729806

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1980

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

46 Yrs +19.4 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

65.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Linn (46 Years) 46 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
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	187	182	$1036.77	$333.35
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	58	34	$576.38	$192.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	34	$156.78	$52.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	42	$290.43	$119.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	41	$239.50	$84.70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	45	43	$345.40	$117.15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	39	24	$630.44	$234.31
92134 Imaging of retina	33	28	$137.06	$37.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	27	25	$174.09	$58.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	21	21	$107.84	$31.69
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$414.43	$138.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	466	318	$1776.60	$461.79
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	453	352	$153.52	$37.54
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	127	96	$89.06	$15.05
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	117	115	$1143.03	$318.76
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	109	107	$229.87	$116.64
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	68	65	$113.97	$82.48
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	49	37	$1711.48	$364.73
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	47	41	$2024.30	$639.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	38	$351.84	$114.49
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	38	28	$1854.63	$545.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	23	$236.45	$83.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$457.00	$153.95
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$413.58	$133.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	17	$100.15	$32.07
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	16	14	$350.24	$234.87
92134 Imaging of retina	16	16	$111.38	$35.73
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$169.39	$56.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	441	334	$151.11	$40.32
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	405	283	$1610.94	$466.05
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	173	122	$115.64	$15.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	116	$211.69	$120.37
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	117	110	$776.19	$300.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	86	84	$179.22	$114.25
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	85	58	$1576.73	$613.88
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	76	63	$1600.21	$637.06
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	59	59	$110.98	$83.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$297.17	$158.14
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	54	43	$1685.69	$336.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	36	$147.51	$85.81
92134 Imaging of retina	32	28	$77.50	$36.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	30	$74.87	$32.67
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$267.89	$141.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	23	$120.83	$58.68
66989 Complex extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	14	12	$1896.00	$733.01
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	13	13	$50.85	$26.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	758	460	$167.35	$40.68
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	668	466	$1946.00	$433.15
0356T Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear ducts	285	197	$1000.00	$215.22
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	178	160	$855.73	$303.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	172	161	$165.00	$121.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	160	160	$268.00	$156.44
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	128	92	$1820.00	$835.79
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	114	112	$169.54	$116.04
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	113	83	$2218.94	$320.68
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	91	76	$2200.00	$596.63
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	90	88	$118.12	$83.50
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	74	68	$55.00	$29.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	49	$110.71	$85.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	53	51	$82.00	$32.61
0376T Insertion of eye drainage device	50	40	$2340.00	$59.86
92134 Imaging of retina	42	41	$82.00	$37.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	36	35	$125.00	$57.99
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$215.00	$142.93
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	21	18	$2066.00	$950.08
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	16	15	$50.63	$26.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	502	345	$1963.98	$450.27
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	412	277	$55.00	$30.29
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	389	350	$171.39	$32.74
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	227	216	$123.48	$83.01
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	218	206	$173.02	$118.51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	139	115	$714.24	$263.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	137	137	$268.00	$154.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	114	114	$215.00	$140.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	100	99	$165.00	$102.76
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	91	67	$1809.01	$819.06
0356T Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear ducts	77	65	$1000.00	$234.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	59	$110.57	$69.95
92134 Imaging of retina	68	64	$82.00	$36.90
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	67	67	$82.00	$32.47
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	64	63	$125.00	$58.72
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	55	52	$49.00	$26.23
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	29	24	$2104.14	$309.47
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	19	16	$2200.00	$655.83
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	19	15	$1475.00	$323.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$179.00	$102.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	806	459	$1707.11	$454.88
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	560	363	$55.00	$30.49
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	495	454	$169.20	$40.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	279	237	$171.07	$118.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	222	215	$126.54	$82.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	200	200	$268.00	$153.99
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	119	119	$215.00	$143.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	105	$165.00	$102.22
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	87	81	$859.77	$267.29
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	81	64	$1791.85	$795.55
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	80	63	$1475.00	$320.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	73	73	$84.30	$33.03
92134 Imaging of retina	68	66	$82.00	$36.58
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	62	49	$2070.00	$299.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	56	56	$125.45	$55.94
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	52	52	$51.44	$26.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	36	$110.60	$70.19
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	34	34	$980.00	$281.23
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	19	$2200.00	$614.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	997	514	$1479.02	$406.33
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	519	487	$169.47	$59.31
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	428	348	$55.00	$29.81
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	259	252	$126.93	$80.64
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	257	224	$171.89	$117.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	194	194	$268.00	$151.29
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	149	149	$215.00	$139.97
92134 Imaging of retina	118	115	$82.00	$36.60
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	83	58	$2216.39	$595.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	67	$165.00	$100.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	60	59	$838.67	$260.23
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	45	45	$82.00	$32.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	35	$111.00	$64.94
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	31	24	$1712.17	$499.82
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	29	29	$910.69	$280.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	26	$125.00	$53.73
0474T Insertion of drainage device and creation of fluid reservoir in front chamber of eye	18	15	$2276.67	$395.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	841	563	$2003.07	$536.45
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	681	470	$70.33	$29.95
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	602	564	$160.40	$57.65
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	358	313	$167.57	$113.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	295	281	$121.87	$79.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	219	219	$252.29	$151.43
92134 Imaging of retina	168	163	$130.76	$36.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	135	135	$215.00	$137.52
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	126	82	$2231.43	$1114.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	69	$105.14	$68.30
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	59	57	$1211.19	$272.80
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	56	55	$134.68	$31.26
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	44	42	$2356.82	$672.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	40	$125.63	$53.35
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	29	29	$1061.38	$267.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$160.79	$96.12
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	12	12	$227.50	$87.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$175.91	$100.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TN MD015570

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AR N-8358

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AL MD9957

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MS 19211

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

122002001 (AR)

Medicaid State Provider ID

206916504 (MO)

Medicaid State Provider ID

3012901 (TN)

Medicaid State Provider ID

00116302 (MS)

Medicaid State Provider ID

009947240 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Palmetto Rr Medicare

P00961513 (MS)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Palmetto Rr Medicare

180021494 (TN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vrf Eye Specialty Group, Plc

7600 Airways Blvd, Southaven, MS 386715138

Phone: 9016852200

Total Eye Care P A

6060 E Primacy Pkwy, Memphis, TN 381195770

Phone: 9017614620

Southern College Of Optometry

1245 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 381042211

Phone: 9017223385

Vrf Eye Specialty Group, Plc

825 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN 381209411

Phone: 9016852200

Total Eye Care P A

6060 Primacy Pkwy, Memphis, TN 381195770

Vrf Eye Specialty Group, Plc

1458 W Poplar Ave, Collierville, TN 380170632

Phone: 9016852200

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 15, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 15, 2018

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 15, 2018

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 15, 2018

Recorded as JOHN LINN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 15, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #N-8358 in AR)

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NPI Profile Active October 07, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location October 07, 2014

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

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address October 07, 2014

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 07, 2014

Recorded as JOHN LINN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 07, 2014

Ophthalmology (License #MD015570 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902853393

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 30, 2006

Last Update: January 15, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

825 Ridge Lake Blvd

Memphis, TN 381209411

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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