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- 6485 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119
About Dr. Freeman
John M. Freeman, MD practices ophthalmology in Memphis, TN. Medicare claims data shows John provided 2,125 services to 1,787 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538168455.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 767-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6485 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
2,125 services · 1,787 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
451 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
292 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
148 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
98 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
95 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
37 | As often as other 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 4
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 — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in Memphis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Freeman specialize in?
Dr. Freeman 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”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Freeman located?
Dr. Freeman is listed at 6485 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. Freeman's phone number?
The number on file is (901) 767-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Freeman?
Dr. Freeman's National Provider Identifier is 1538168455. 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
How much experience does Dr. Freeman have?
Dr. Freeman has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Freeman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Freeman performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Freeman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Freeman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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