Provider Profile
David R. Zimmerman, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zimmerman
David R. Zimmerman, O.D. is an optometrist based in Nashville, TN. David is a 2014 graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry. Medicare claims data shows David provided 838 services to 748 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of retina.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (615) 321-8881
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1801 W END AVE STE 1150
Nashville, TN 37203
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
838 services · 748 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
92 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
90 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
67 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
63 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
234 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
164 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
71 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does David R. Zimmerman specialize in?
David R. Zimmerman is an optometrist in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is David R. Zimmerman located?
David R. Zimmerman is listed at 1801 W End Ave Ste 1150, Nashville, TN 37203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is David R. Zimmerman's phone number?
The number on file is (615) 321-8881. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David R. Zimmerman?
David R. Zimmerman's National Provider Identifier is 1255744777. 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 David R. Zimmerman train?
David R. Zimmerman attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David R. Zimmerman have?
David R. Zimmerman has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does David R. Zimmerman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, David R. Zimmerman performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is David R. Zimmerman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David R. Zimmerman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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