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Unclaimed ProfileAbout LINDER
James S Linder, MD is a healthcare provider in Memphis, TN specializing in ophthalmology. James trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 2,429 Medicare patients across 13,973 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (901) 680-1990
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6258 POPLAR AVE
Memphis, TN 38119
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,973 services · 2,429 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
147 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
125 |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
124 |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
115 |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
93 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
47 |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
38 |
| Probing of nasal tear duct with insertion of tube or stent | Procedure | 68815 |
36 |
| Biopsy of eyelid | Procedure | 67810 |
30 |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
29 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other ophthalmology specialists in Memphis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Linder specialize in?
Dr. Linder 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 is Dr. Linder located?
Dr. Linder is listed at 6258 POPLAR AVE, Memphis, TN 38119. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Linder's phone number?
The number on file is (901) 680-1990. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Linder's NPI number?
Dr. Linder's National Provider Identifier is 1578640660. 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 Dr. Linder go to medical school?
Dr. Linder attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Linder been practicing?
Dr. Linder has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Linder do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Linder performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and probing of nasal tear duct; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with intermediate testing, 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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