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- 909 Ridgeway Loop Rd, Memphis, TN 38120
About Dr. Passons
Based in Memphis, TN, Gary A. 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. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1689784985 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
- (901) 683-1112
- Email not available
Practice Locations
909 RIDGEWAY LOOP RD
Memphis, TN 38120
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
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,306 services · 3,032 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
167 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,558 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
597 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
386 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
249 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
128 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
120 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 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 eye doctors in Memphis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 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 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Passons?
Dr. Passons is an eye doctor in Memphis, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed 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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Passons. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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