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- 4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
About Dr. Murchison
John F. Murchison, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Knoxville, TN specializing in ophthalmology. John trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. John is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Medicare claims data shows John provided 2,964 services to 2,619 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve. This provider record is associated with NPI 1003898289.
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
- (865) 579-3920
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
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
2,964 services · 2,619 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
131 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
76 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exchange of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66986 |
26 | Too few peers to compare |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,132 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
425 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
286 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
243 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
224 | More 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 8
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 eye doctors in Knoxville 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
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 TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is John F. Murchison's specialty?
John F. Murchison is an eye doctor in Knoxville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find John F. Murchison?
John F. Murchison is listed at 4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact John F. Murchison?
The number on file is (865) 579-3920. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John F. Murchison?
John F. Murchison's National Provider Identifier is 1003898289. 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 John F. Murchison's education?
John F. Murchison attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John F. Murchison have?
John F. Murchison has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is John F. Murchison known for?
According to Medicare billing data, John F. Murchison performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and exchange of prosthetic lens; 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 established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John F. Murchison. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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