Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Ferrell, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Huntsville, AL

  • NPI 1689673469
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1411 Weatherly Plz
Huntsville, AL 358032617
(256) 880-3200
fax (256) 880-1396

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 13, 2011
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #S984TA557
Medicaid
AL #051550977

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689673469. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,098
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$77,389
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 345 336 $34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 228 223 $83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 211 169 $118
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 81 73 $52
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 53 33 $99
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 44 27 $60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 43 43 $56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 37 37 $31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 23 23 $154
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 18 18 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in this city , average services per provider: 186. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$498
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $267.81
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 3 $74.91
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 1 $42.08
Glaukos Corporation 1 $39.77
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $25.69
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 1 $25.00
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $23.19

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$498

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
166
Patients
56
Total drug cost
$4,412
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 64 22 $1,481
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 53 15 $957
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 21 19 $761
Timolol Maleate Generic 15 0 $296
Fluorometholone Generic 13 0 $917

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Ferrell's medical specialty?
Dr. James Ferrell practices Optometrist in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. James Ferrell practice?
Dr. James Ferrell practices at 1411 Weatherly Plz, Huntsville, AL 358032617. Office phone: 2568803200.
What is Dr. James Ferrell's NPI?
Dr. James Ferrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689673469, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Ferrell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Ferrell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Ferrell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.