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- 2860 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
About Dr. Ness
James A. Ness, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in optometry. James is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,195 Medicare patients across 1,348 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and new patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1831230150.
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
- (616) 364-8484
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2860 E BELTLINE AVE NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,348 services · 1,195 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
31 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
533 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
415 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
304 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
65 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
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 optometry specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Grand Rapids 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James A. Ness's specialty?
James A. Ness is an optometry in Grand Rapids, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find James A. Ness?
James A. Ness is listed at 2860 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact James A. Ness?
The number on file is (616) 364-8484. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James A. Ness's NPI number?
James A. Ness's National Provider Identifier is 1831230150. 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 James A. Ness's education?
James A. Ness attended Other, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James A. Ness been practicing?
James A. Ness has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James A. Ness known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James A. Ness performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James A. Ness confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James A. Ness. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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