Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout ECHOLS
James Robert Echols, MD is a healthcare provider in Memphis, TN specializing in ophthalmology. James trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. Medicare claims data shows James provided 4,773 services to 3,432 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
4,773 services · 3,432 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
830 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
146 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
47 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
22 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
1,370 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,146 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
288 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
184 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
162 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
162 |
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 — 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 2004 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 7
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 Dr. Echols's specialty?
Dr. Echols 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
Where can I find Dr. Echols?
Dr. Echols 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 do I contact Dr. Echols?
The number on file is (901) 683-1112. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Echols?
Dr. Echols's National Provider Identifier is 1316166507. 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 Dr. Echols's medical education?
Dr. Echols attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Echols have?
Dr. Echols has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Echols known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Echols performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex 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 measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and established patient complete 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
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