Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Yates, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Trenton, TN

  • NPI 1497849681
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
107 E 1St St
Trenton, TN 383821841
(731) 855-0811
fax (731) 855-4725
Mailing address
Po Box 88
Trenton, TN 383820088

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 24, 2019
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #OD1590
Medicaid
TN #003002260

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497849681. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
10,409
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$92,181
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7,373 45 $1
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 2,042 16 $1
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 389 389 $117
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 237 158 $77
92250 Photography of the retina 224 214 $34
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 41 41 $139
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 37 37 $56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 34 34 $34
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 19 17 $81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 13 12 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Trenton Optometrist, average services per provider: 1,040. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $14.45

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$14

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
501
Patients
131
Total drug cost
$39,523
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 250 41 $3,280
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 56 41 $1,899
Timolol Maleate Generic 47 12 $588
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 39 0 $12,663
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 35 26 $2,365
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 30 0 $295
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 21 0 $15,927
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 12 11 $160
Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart) Brand 11 0 $2,349

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Yates's medical specialty?
Dr. James Yates practices Optometrist in Trenton, TN.
Where does Dr. James Yates practice?
Dr. James Yates practices at 107 E 1St St, Trenton, TN 383821841. Office phone: 7318550811.
What is Dr. James Yates's NPI?
Dr. James Yates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497849681, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Yates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Yates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Yates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS 66821); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.