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- 6258 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119
About Dr. 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. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1578640660.
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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
- (901) 680-1990
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6258 POPLAR AVE
Memphis, TN 38119
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
13,973 services · 2,429 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
147 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
125 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
124 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
115 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
93 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct with insertion of tube or stent | Procedure | 68815 |
36 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Biopsy of eyelid | Procedure | 67810 |
30 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
29 | 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 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 eye doctor in Memphis, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
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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.
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What is Dr. Linder's phone number?
The number on file is (901) 680-1990. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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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
Has Dr. Linder confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Linder. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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