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Dr. Dennis E Mathews , OD

Optometrist • Memphis, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dennis Mathews, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Memphis, TN. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1982, Dr. Mathews delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 825 RIDGE LAKE BLVD.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing. 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

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Memphis, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
44 Yrs +24.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
238 Specialists

Practicing in Memphis, TN (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mathews (44 Years) 44 Yrs
Memphis Specialty Average (19.5 Years) 19.5 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
679 443 $252.82 $84.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
274 234 $156.52 $52.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
263 248 $100.12 $32.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
223 209 $173.30 $56.85
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
158 156 $349.39 $116.64
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
94 94 $199.95 $65.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
70 70 $412.29 $134.34
92134 Imaging of retina
69 64 $111.57 $34.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
63 58 $357.72 $118.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
62 62 $309.21 $103.66
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
27 27 $30.85 $9.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
24 24 $465.65 $156.11
92250 Photography of the retina
20 19 $102.10 $33.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN 1000

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MS 675

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
111234722 (AR)
Medicaid State Provider ID
00087009 (MS)
Medicaid State Provider ID
3595763 (TN)
Medicaid State Provider ID
316826809 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare
P01120062 (MS)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Od License
1000 (TN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare
410022830 (TN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbstn
3124319 (TN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Od License
675 (MS)

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

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

NPI 1154378735

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1205867678

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1215970702

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1215977871

Doctor of Optometry

Desirae Brinkley

Optometrist

NPI 1285188490

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

16 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 15, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 15, 2018

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 15, 2018

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 15, 2018

Recorded as DENNIS MATHEWS, OD

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

Optometrist (License #675 in MS)

NPI Profile Active January 05, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 05, 2018

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 05, 2018

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 05, 2018

Recorded as DENNIS MATHEWS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 05, 2018

Optometrist (License #1000 in TN)

NPI Profile Active August 09, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 09, 2016

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

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address August 09, 2016

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 09, 2016

Recorded as DENNIS MATHEWS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 09, 2016

Optometrist (License #1000 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 24, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184617367
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 24, 2005
Last Update: March 07, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

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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