Provider Profile
Joshua Elam, OD is an optometrist based in Sherman, TX. Medicare claims data shows Joshua provided 147 services to 146 patients. The services billed most often include new patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548000409.
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Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
4180 TOWN CTR
Sherman, TX 75092
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.
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
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
Imaging & tests
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
147 services · 146 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
59 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
54 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Elam is an optometrist in Sherman, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Dr. Elam is listed at 4180 Town Ctr, Sherman, TX 75092. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (903) 868-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Elam's National Provider Identifier is 1548000409. 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
Dr. Elam has 2+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2024. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Elam provides treatments such as new patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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