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- 7135 Charlotte Pike Ste 101, Nashville, TN 37209
About Dr. Cheij
George N. Cheij, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Nashville, TN specializing in ophthalmology. George trained at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. According to Medicare claims data, George cared for 710 Medicare patients across 790 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1992875892.
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
- (615) 385-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7135 CHARLOTTE PIKE STE 101
Nashville, TN 37209
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
790 services · 710 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
212 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
85 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
39 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
20 | Less often than most 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 1
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 Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at East Tennessee State University Quillen College 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 TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is George N. Cheij's specialty?
George N. Cheij is an eye doctor in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find George N. Cheij?
George N. Cheij is listed at 7135 Charlotte Pike Ste 101, Nashville, TN 37209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact George N. Cheij?
The number on file is (615) 385-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is George N. Cheij's NPI number?
George N. Cheij's National Provider Identifier is 1992875892. 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
What is George N. Cheij's education?
George N. Cheij attended East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has George N. Cheij been practicing?
George N. Cheij has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is George N. Cheij known for?
According to Medicare billing data, George N. Cheij performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; 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 established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has George N. Cheij confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by George N. Cheij. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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