Provider Profile
Joseph M. Hammond, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hammond
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Joseph M. Hammond, O.D. practices in Louisville, KY. Joseph graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 2012. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 295 Medicare patients across 351 services. The services billed most often include removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (502) 459-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4000 POPLAR LEVEL RD
Louisville, KY 40213
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
351 services · 295 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
114 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
37 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
26 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
26 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
83 | More often than most 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 |
65 | As often as other 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
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 Louisville 7
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 2012 at Southern College of Optometry 7
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 KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joseph M. Hammond's specialty?
Joseph M. Hammond is an optometrist in Louisville, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joseph M. Hammond?
Joseph M. Hammond is listed at 4000 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY 40213. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joseph M. Hammond?
The number on file is (502) 459-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joseph M. Hammond's NPI number?
Joseph M. Hammond's National Provider Identifier is 1598020422. 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 Joseph M. Hammond's education?
Joseph M. Hammond attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph M. Hammond been practicing?
Joseph M. Hammond has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joseph M. Hammond known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph M. Hammond performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as photography of the retina 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
Has Joseph M. Hammond confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph M. Hammond. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.