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- 825 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120
About Dr. Linn
John E. Linn, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Memphis, TN specializing in ophthalmology. John trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. Medicare claims data shows John provided 569 services to 493 patients. The services billed most often include removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1902853393.
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
- (901) 685-2200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
825 RIDGE LAKE BLVD
Memphis, TN 38120
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
569 services · 493 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
187 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
58 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
39 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
48 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
46 | Less 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 at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Memphis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does John E. Linn specialize in?
John E. Linn 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 John E. Linn located?
John E. Linn is listed at 825 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is John E. Linn's phone number?
The number on file is (901) 685-2200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John E. Linn?
John E. Linn's National Provider Identifier is 1902853393. 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 John E. Linn train?
John E. Linn attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John E. Linn have?
John E. Linn has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does John E. Linn do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, John E. Linn performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is John E. Linn's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John E. Linn. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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