Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Donald Connell, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1790947836
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6719 Maynardville Pike
Knoxville, TN 379185348
(865) 922-3937
fax (865) 922-8412
Additional location
4300 Chapman Hwy
Knoxville, TN 379203058
(865) 577-2020

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 17, 2018
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #2805
Medicaid
TN #1522487

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790947836. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,886
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$30,257
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 1,530 12 $1
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 112 112 $117
92250 Photography of the retina 108 108 $34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 41 33 $83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 38 35 $119
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 17 14 $57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 15 15 $139
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 14 12 $32
92134 Imaging of retina 11 11 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in Knoxville Optometrist, average services per provider: 160. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,001
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $269.24
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $145.97
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $144.08
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $124.68
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $122.30
CooperVision INC. 1 $77.85
Lkc Technologies, INC. 1 $60.57
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $38.23
Dompe US, INC. 1 $17.70

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,001

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
198
Patients
71
Total drug cost
$28,801
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 79 16 $1,122
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 56 44 $777
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 19 0 $20,133
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 18 0 $6,111
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 15 0 $408
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 11 11 $249

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Donald Connell's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Connell practices Optometrist in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Donald Connell practice?
Dr. Donald Connell practices at 6719 Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN 379185348. Office phone: 8659223937.
What is Dr. Donald Connell's NPI?
Dr. Donald Connell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790947836, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Connell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Connell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Connell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.