Provider Profile
Thomas W. Bandy, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bandy
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Thomas W. Bandy, O.D. practices in Knoxville, TN. Thomas graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1981. Thomas is also listed as specializing in optometrist — corneal & contact lens. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 341 services to 333 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, photography of content of eyes, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
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
- (865) 675-2524
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11289 PARKSIDE DR STE1108
Knoxville, TN 37934
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
341 services · 333 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
113 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
112 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
73 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
29 | As often as other 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 |
14 | 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.
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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
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 Knoxville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 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 1981 at Southern College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Thomas W. Bandy's specialty?
Thomas W. Bandy is an optometrist in Knoxville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Thomas W. Bandy?
Thomas W. Bandy is listed at 11289 Parkside Dr Ste1108, Knoxville, TN 37934. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Thomas W. Bandy?
The number on file is (865) 675-2524. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Thomas W. Bandy?
Thomas W. Bandy's National Provider Identifier is 1467557751. 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 Thomas W. Bandy's education?
Thomas W. Bandy attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Thomas W. Bandy have?
Thomas W. Bandy has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Thomas W. Bandy known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas W. Bandy provides treatments such as photography of the retina and photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Thomas W. Bandy's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas W. Bandy. 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.