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Active NPI 1518165547 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Lex Douglas Barkley , BS, OD

Optometrist • Memphis, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lex Barkley, BS, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Memphis, TN. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1987, Dr. Barkley delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3295 POPLAR AVE.

Dr. Barkley is affiliated with Myeyedr Optometry Of Tennessee Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3295 Poplar Ave

Memphis, TN 381114690

Telephone 9013242122
Fax 9013242828
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1987

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
39 Yrs +19.5 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
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Barkley (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Memphis Specialty Average (19.5 Years) 19.5 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN ODT1295

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Myeyedr Optometry Of Tennessee Llc

3295 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 381114690

Phone: 9013242122

Myeyedr Optometry Of Tennessee Llc

629 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 374024891

Phone: 4232654306

Secondary Practice Locations

2145 Union Ave

Memphis, TN 381044206

Phone: 9012744686

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Hal Rhea , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1144254541

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 04, 2019

Registered at 3295 POPLAR AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 381114690 (Tel: 9013242122)

NPI Profile Active July 11, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 11, 2007

Registered at 2145 UNION AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 381044206 (Tel: 9012744686)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 11, 2007

Registered at 2456 MADISON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 381124310 (Tel: 9014946942)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 11, 2007

Recorded as LEX BARKLEY, B.S., O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #ODT1295 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 11, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518165547
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 11, 2007
Last Update: June 04, 2019
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2456 Madison Ave

Memphis, TN 381124310

Phone: 9014946942

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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