Joe Ellis, O.D.
NPI 1174597934 · Optometrist · Benton, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joe Ellis, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Benton, KY (NPI 1174597934).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174597934
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1073DT (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,443 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 1,958 | $1 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 587 | $118 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 391 | $32 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 127 | $56 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 91 | $32 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 83 | $25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 97 | 75 |
| Latanoprost | 96 | 29 |
| Timolol Maleate | 57 | 18 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 31 | 31 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 27 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 24 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 16 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$330 across 11 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-16
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joe Ellis's NPI number?
- Joe Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174597934, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joe Ellis's specialty?
- Joe Ellis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Joe Ellis located?
- Joe Ellis's practice location on file with NPPES is 109 W 5th St, Benton, KY 42025-1123.
- What is Joe Ellis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joe Ellis is (270) 527-7421.
- Does Joe Ellis accept Medicare?
- Joe Ellis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joe Ellis's NPI active?
- Yes — Joe Ellis's NPI (1174597934) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.