Physician Profile
Ronald E. McFarland, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mcfarland
Ronald E. McFarland, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Nashville, TN. Ronald is a 1980 graduate of Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Ronald provided 1,891 services to 1,413 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, exam of the internal drainage system of eye, and imaging of retina.
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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
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Contact Information
- (615) 329-7200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2004 HAYES ST STE 645
Nashville, TN 37203
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
1,891 services · 1,413 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
37 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
393 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
267 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
235 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
78 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
57 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
53 | 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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session 1
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Ronald E. McFarland specialize in?
Ronald E. McFarland is an eye doctor in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Ronald E. McFarland located?
Ronald E. McFarland is listed at 2004 Hayes St Ste 645, Nashville, TN 37203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ronald E. McFarland's phone number?
The number on file is (615) 329-7200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ronald E. McFarland?
Ronald E. McFarland's National Provider Identifier is 1710932785. 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 Ronald E. McFarland train?
Ronald E. McFarland attended Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ronald E. McFarland have?
Ronald E. McFarland has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ronald E. McFarland do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ronald E. McFarland performs procedures including creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as exam of the internal drainage system of eye 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 Ronald E. McFarland's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ronald E. McFarland. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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