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- 909 Ridgeway Loop Rd, Memphis, TN 38120
About Dr. Echols
James R. 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. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient complete exam of visual system, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1316166507.
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
4,773 services · 3,432 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
830 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
146 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
1,370 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,146 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
288 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
184 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
162 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
162 | More 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 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 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 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
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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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
Is Dr. Echols's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Echols. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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