Donald Connell, O.D.
NPI 1790947836 · Optometrist · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Connell, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1790947836).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790947836
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2805 (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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
429 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 | 140 | $115 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 129 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 57 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 35 | $118 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 22 | $137 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 18 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 74 | 20 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 52 | 36 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 39 | 14 |
| Varenicline Tartratebrand: Tyrvaya | 20 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 17 | — |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 16 | — |
| Lotilanerbrand: Xdemvy | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,001 across 14 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4300 Chapman HwyKnoxville, TN 37920-3058Phone: (865) 577-2020
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-30
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Connell's NPI number?
- Donald Connell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790947836, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Connell's specialty?
- Donald Connell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Donald Connell located?
- Donald Connell's practice location on file with NPPES is 6719 Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918-5348.
- What is Donald Connell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Connell is (865) 922-3937.
- Does Donald Connell accept Medicare?
- Donald Connell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Connell's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Connell's NPI (1790947836) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.