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- 3805 W 28Th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
About Dr. Hoffmann
James R. Hoffmann, MD practices ophthalmology in Pine Bluff, AR. James is a 2012 graduate of University of Arkansas College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 5,156 services to 3,870 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043570757.
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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
- (870) 536-4100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3805 W 28TH AVE
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,156 services · 3,870 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
650 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
221 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
184 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
68 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
66 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
54 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
37 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
14 | 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at University of Arkansas 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 7
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hoffmann's specialty?
Dr. Hoffmann is an eye doctor in Pine Bluff, AR. 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. Hoffmann?
Dr. Hoffmann is listed at 3805 W 28Th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hoffmann?
The number on file is (870) 536-4100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hoffmann?
Dr. Hoffmann's National Provider Identifier is 1043570757. 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. Hoffmann's medical education?
Dr. Hoffmann attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hoffmann have?
Dr. Hoffmann has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hoffmann known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hoffmann performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and ct scan of cornea, 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. Hoffmann. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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