Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Linder, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Memphis, TN

  • NPI 1578640660
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6258 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 381194713
(901) 680-1990
fax (901) 680-1944

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2012
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #34047
Medicaid (3)
MS #122126 · AR #139924001 · TN #3850740

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578640660. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
13,836
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$562,032
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit 10,873 47 $6
92285 Photography of content of eyes 579 570 $20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 577 577 $103
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing 230 225 $35
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 190 160 $82
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 164 164 $65
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 141 48 $167
68840 Probing of nasal tear duct 140 134 $163
67840 Removal of growth of eyelid 131 127 $260
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 120 120 $721

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in Memphis Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 352. This provider delivers 39× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$376
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 8 $262.40
Abbvie INC. 2 $94.00
Teleflex LLC 1 $19.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$282
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$94

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
602
Patients
427
Total drug cost
$12,413
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 215 203 $2,379
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 98 90 $1,376
Latanoprost Generic 83 15 $1,030
Fluorometholone Generic 49 39 $3,379
Tramadol Hcl Generic 43 41 $86
Ofloxacin Generic 26 23 $425
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 22 0 $373
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 19 16 $833
Loteprednol Etabonate Generic 13 0 $2,092
Trihexyphenidyl Hcl Generic 12 0 $188

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Linder's medical specialty?
Dr. James Linder practices Ophthalmology Physician in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. James Linder practice?
Dr. James Linder practices at 6258 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 381194713. Office phone: 9016801990.
What is Dr. James Linder's NPI?
Dr. James Linder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578640660, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Linder accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Linder accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Linder commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.