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- 535 Jack Warner Pkwy Ne, Suite B-1, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
About Dr. Johnson
Ernest V. Johnson, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Tuscaloosa, AL. Ernest is a 1983 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. Ernest is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Ernest cared for 2,440 Medicare patients across 2,624 services. 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, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477578110.
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
- (205) 556-2121
- Email not available
Practice Locations
535 JACK WARNER PKWY NE SUITE B-1
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,624 services · 2,440 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
101 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
26 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
297 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
153 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots | Treatment | 93892 |
136 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow | Treatment | 93886 |
136 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow following medication | Treatment | 93890 |
135 | Too few peers to compare |
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 eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 eye doctors in Tuscaloosa 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at University of Alabama School 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 AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ernest V. Johnson?
Ernest V. Johnson is an eye doctor in Tuscaloosa, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Ernest V. Johnson's address?
Ernest V. Johnson is listed at 535 Jack Warner Pkwy Ne Suite B-1, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ernest V. Johnson?
The number on file is (205) 556-2121. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Ernest V. Johnson's NPI number?
Ernest V. Johnson's National Provider Identifier is 1477578110. 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 Ernest V. Johnson train?
Ernest V. Johnson attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ernest V. Johnson been practicing?
Ernest V. Johnson has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ernest V. Johnson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ernest V. Johnson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; 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
Has Ernest V. Johnson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ernest V. Johnson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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