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Dr. Christopher Areephanthu , MD

Ophthalmology • Pleasant View, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Areephanthu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Pleasant View, TN. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Areephanthu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1808 PINNACLE RD STE C.

Dr. Areephanthu maintains professional affiliations with Commonwealth Health Corporation, Inc., Clarksville Ophthalmology P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1808 Pinnacle Rd Ste C

Pleasant View, TN 371468011

Telephone 6152619265
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Areephanthu Eye Care Pllc Facility NPI 1801773122

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Pleasant View, TN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 10.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Pleasant View, TN (395 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
57.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Areephanthu (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Pleasant View Specialty Average (10.0 Years) 10.0 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
176 132 $155.90 $85.23
92134 Imaging of retina
169 130 $77.04 $35.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
138 92 $222.89 $119.19
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
133 87 $112.39 $29.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
108 66 $1584.49 $460.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
93 93 $352.41 $157.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
73 57 $77.14 $30.00
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
38 27 $420.00 $289.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
38 38 $243.29 $139.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
36 36 $225.72 $104.59
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
34 33 $257.68 $118.06
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
34 31 $47.00 $23.49
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
32 24 $631.19 $307.68
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
26 25 $127.00 $58.44
92250 Photography of the retina
15 15 $109.13 $34.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-21
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License KY 54113

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 TN 69303

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Commonwealth Health Corporation, Inc.

825 2nd Ave, Bowling Green, KY 421011789

Phone: 2707963533

Clarksville Ophthalmology P.c.

141 Chesapeake Ln, Clarksville, TN 370405243

Phone: 9315526830

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 21, 2025

Registered at 1808 PINNACLE RD STE C, PLEASANT VIEW, TN 371468011 (Tel: 6152619265)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 21, 2025

Registered at 1808 PINNACLE RD STE C, PLEASANT VIEW, TN 371468011 (Tel: 6152619265)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 15, 2024

Ophthalmology (License #69303 in TN)

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Updated Practice Location July 13, 2020

Registered at 825 2ND AVE STE A5, BOWLING GREEN, KY 421011789 (Tel: 2707963533)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 13, 2020

Registered at 825 2ND AVE STE A5, BOWLING GREEN, KY 421011789 (Tel: 2707963533)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 13, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #54113 in KY)

NPI Profile Active August 16, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 16, 2016

Registered at 1633 NORTH CAPITOL AVENUE, SUITE 640, TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCY EDUCATION, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462029706 (Tel: 3179628881)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 16, 2016

Registered at 1633 NORTH CAPITOL AVENUE, SUITE 640, TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCY EDUCATION, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462029706 (Tel: 3179628881)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 16, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER AREEPHANTHU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 16, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #11018824A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558710970
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 07, 2016
Last Update: October 21, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1808 Pinnacle Rd Ste C

Pleasant View, TN 371468011

Phone: 6152619265

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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