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Edit this profileWhere to find James W. Harris, M.D.
- Hickory location main office
2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602 - Boone location
2640 Highway 105 Ste 102, Boone, NC 28607 - Lenoir location
2060 Hickory Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 - Lincolnton location
2311 E Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092 - Morganton location
300 Enola Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
About Dr. Harris
James W. Harris, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Hickory, NC specializing in ophthalmology. James trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1990. Medicare claims data shows James provided 4,043 services to 3,547 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1760445787.
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
- (828) 322-2050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2424 CENTURY PL SE
Hickory, NC 28602
2640 Highway 105 Ste 102
Boone, NC 28607
2060 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
2311 E Main St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
300 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602
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
4,043 services · 3,547 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
144 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
35 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection into conjunctiva | Procedure | 68200 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
22 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
60 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
891 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
771 | More 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Ohio State University 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 NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does James W. Harris specialize in?
James W. Harris is an eye doctor in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is James W. Harris located?
James W. Harris is listed at 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James W. Harris's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 322-2050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James W. Harris?
James W. Harris's National Provider Identifier is 1760445787. 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 James W. Harris train?
James W. Harris attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James W. Harris have?
James W. Harris has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James W. Harris do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James W. Harris performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and incision to improve eye fluid flow; 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
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James W. Harris. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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