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Unclaimed ProfileAbout PASSONS
Based in Memphis, TN, Gary Allen Passons, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Gary graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1980. Medicare claims data shows Gary provided 3,306 services to 3,032 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (901) 683-1112
- Email not available
Practice Locations
909 RIDGEWAY LOOP RD
Memphis, TN 38120
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,306 services · 3,032 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
167 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
19 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,558 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
597 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
386 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
249 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
128 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
35 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
120 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
26 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
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 Memphis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Passons?
Dr. Passons is an ophthalmology in Memphis, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Passons's address?
Dr. Passons is listed at 909 RIDGEWAY LOOP RD, Memphis, TN 38120. 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. Passons?
The number on file is (901) 683-1112. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Passons?
Dr. Passons's National Provider Identifier is 1689784985. 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. Passons train?
Dr. Passons attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Passons have?
Dr. Passons has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Passons perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Passons performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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