Benjamin Herring, O.D.
NPI 1588974612 · Optometrist · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Herring, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1588974612).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588974612
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2935 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
780 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 246 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 109 | $85 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 92 | $58 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 78 | $37 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 76 | $31 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 73 | $83 |
| Photography of the Retina |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 134 | 50 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 120 | 104 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 86 | 36 |
| Lotilanerbrand: Xdemvy | 71 | 63 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 45 | 23 |
| Timolol Maleate | 27 | 11 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 27 | 20 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$142 across 7 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
- 2010-10-07
- Last updated
- 2020-09-30
- Certified
- 2020-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Herring's NPI number?
- Benjamin Herring's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588974612, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Herring's specialty?
- Benjamin Herring is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Herring located?
- Benjamin Herring's practice location on file with NPPES is 6354 Lonas Spring Dr, Knoxville, TN 37909-2719.
- What is Benjamin Herring's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Herring is (865) 584-2282.
- Does Benjamin Herring accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Herring is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Herring's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Herring's NPI (1588974612) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.