Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout CHERRY
Alexander James Cherry, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Lexington, KY. Alexander is a 2015 graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine. Alexander is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Alexander cared for 1,737 Medicare patients across 2,761 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (849) 323-5867
- Email not available
Practice Locations
800 ROSE ST
Lexington, KY 40536
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,761 services · 1,737 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
765 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
255 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
65 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
37 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
25 |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
24 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
67 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
268 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
216 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
201 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Lexington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2015 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Cherry?
Dr. Cherry is an ophthalmology in Lexington, KY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cherry's address?
Dr. Cherry is listed at 800 ROSE ST, Lexington, KY 40536. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cherry?
The number on file is (849) 323-5867. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Cherry's NPI number?
Dr. Cherry's National Provider Identifier is 1053796730. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Cherry train?
Dr. Cherry attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cherry been practicing?
Dr. Cherry has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Cherry perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cherry performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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