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- 6 Professional Plz, Starkville, MS 39759
About Dr. Herring
Based in Starkville, MS, Christopher Herring, OD is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Christopher is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 1,153 Medicare patients across 1,357 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and new patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1770005258 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (662) 323-3330
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6 PROFESSIONAL PLZ
Starkville, MS 39759
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,357 services · 1,153 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
65 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
42 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
397 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
270 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
103 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
96 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
85 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
59 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
36 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Starkville 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Other 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 MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Herring?
Dr. Herring is an optometry in Starkville, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Herring's address?
Dr. Herring is listed at 6 Professional Plz, Starkville, MS 39759. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Herring?
The number on file is (662) 323-3330. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Herring's NPI number?
Dr. Herring's National Provider Identifier is 1770005258. 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. Herring train?
Dr. Herring attended Other, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Herring been practicing?
Dr. Herring has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Herring perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Herring performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Herring confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Herring. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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