Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Hammond, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Louisville, KY

  • NPI 1598020422
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4000 Poplar Level RD
Louisville, KY 402131524
(502) 459-2020
fax (502) 456-9121
Mailing address
2110 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
Louisville, KY 402201622

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 19, 2014
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Kentucky #1887DT · Indiana #18003736A
Medicaid
KY #7100235340

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598020422. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
461
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$45,945
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 164 62 $137
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 110 91 $84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 50 48 $119
92250 Photography of the retina 49 49 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 27 24 $56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 27 23 $31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 19 19 $104
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $155

In context: peer comparison

Among 37 peers in Louisville Optometrist, average services per provider: 187. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$953
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lkc Technologies, INC. 2 $251.92
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 2 $217.76
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $217.33
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $114.66
Abbvie INC. 2 $53.40
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $31.17
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $28.44
CooperVision INC. 1 $21.26
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $16.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$953

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
214
Patients
128
Total drug cost
$35,587
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 117 113 $3,775
Latanoprost Generic 56 15 $868
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 27 0 $25,457
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 14 0 $5,487

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Hammond's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Hammond practices Optometrist in Louisville, KY.
Where does Dr. Joseph Hammond practice?
Dr. Joseph Hammond practices at 4000 Poplar Level RD, Louisville, KY 402131524. Office phone: 5024592020.
What is Dr. Joseph Hammond's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Hammond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598020422, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Hammond accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Hammond accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Hammond commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS 66821); 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.