Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gary Passons, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Memphis, TN

  • NPI 1689784985
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
909 Ridgeway Loop RD
Memphis, TN 381204016
(901) 683-1112
fax (901) 683-1174

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD12831
Medicaid (2)
TN #30235061 · TN #3023507

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689784985. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,485
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$352,635
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,653 1,484 $118
92134 Imaging of retina 578 560 $37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 383 370 $58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 294 284 $32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 202 183 $333
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 170 170 $140
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 89 74 $84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 38 34 $53
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 36 33 $84
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 22 21 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in this city , average services per provider: 352. This provider delivers 9.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$168
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 3 $79.70
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $23.72
Amgen Inc. 1 $23.26
Thea Pharma Inc. 1 $21.61
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $19.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$168

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,092
Patients
383
Total drug cost
$223,244
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 413 140 $7,599
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 140 33 $3,450
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 106 24 $49,568
Timolol Maleate Generic 86 32 $3,074
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 74 22 $4,345
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 63 37 $106,494
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 60 52 $816
Travoprost Generic 37 11 $10,361
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 24 18 $303
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 22 0 $742

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gary Passons's medical specialty?
Dr. Gary Passons practices Ophthalmology Physician in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. Gary Passons practice?
Dr. Gary Passons practices at 909 Ridgeway Loop RD, Memphis, TN 381204016. Office phone: 9016831112.
What is Dr. Gary Passons's NPI?
Dr. Gary Passons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689784985, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gary Passons accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gary Passons accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gary Passons commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.