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- 109 W 5Th St, Benton, KY 42025
About Dr. Ellis
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Joe E. Ellis, O.D. practices in Benton, KY. Joe graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1986. Joe is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Joe cared for 1,278 Medicare patients across 3,443 services. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and photography of the retina. NPI 1174597934 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (270) 527-7421
- Email not available
Practice Locations
109 W 5TH ST
Benton, KY 42025
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
3,443 services · 1,278 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
1,958 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
391 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
127 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
91 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
83 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
63 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
50 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
45 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
587 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 4
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 optometrists in Benton 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Southern College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Southern College of Optometry 7
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 KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joe E. Ellis?
Joe E. Ellis is an optometrist in Benton, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Joe E. Ellis's address?
Joe E. Ellis is listed at 109 W 5Th St, Benton, KY 42025. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Joe E. Ellis?
The number on file is (270) 527-7421. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Joe E. Ellis's NPI number?
Joe E. Ellis's National Provider Identifier is 1174597934. 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 Joe E. Ellis train?
Joe E. Ellis attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joe E. Ellis been practicing?
Joe E. Ellis has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joe E. Ellis perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joe E. Ellis performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joe E. Ellis confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joe E. Ellis. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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