Dr David Joseph Harris Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Knoxville, TN

Dr David Joseph Harris Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Eye Specialists, P.c. and his current practice location is 1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 244-2030.

Dr David Joseph Harris Jr is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD01549) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1356346910.

Contact Information

Dr David Joseph Harris Jr, MD
1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1508
(865) 244-2030
(865) 684-1196



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Joseph Harris Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience46 Years
Location1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, Knoxville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr David Joseph Harris Jr attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356346910
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/31/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426143579
  • Enrollment ID: I20100922000912

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Joseph Harris Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356346910NPI-NPPES
100011865OtherTNPHP TNCARE
TN0106OtherJOHN DEERE-UHC RIVER VALL
0095394OtherTNBLUE CROSS
6303552MedicaidVA
180009850OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
0647640OtherUMWA - THE FUNDS
2597098OtherCIGNA
3047514MedicaidTN
4296204OtherAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD01549 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Tn Medical CenterKnoxville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Eye Specialists, P.c.094127870917

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Entity NameUniversity Eye Specialists, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316916158
PECOS PAC ID: 0941278709
Enrollment ID: O20071003000862

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr David Joseph Harris Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David Joseph Harris Jr, MD
1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1508

Ph: (865) 244-2030
Dr David Joseph Harris Jr, MD
1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1508

Ph: (865) 244-2030

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Knoxville, TN

Dr. John Franklin Murchison Jr., M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-579-3920    Fax: 865-579-3963
Dr. Christopher Tobin Taylor, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1124 E Weisgarber Rd, Ste 100, Knoxville, TN 37909
Phone: 865-584-0905    Fax: 865-584-3892
Dr. Tod Alan Mcmillan, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1124 E Weisgarber Rd, Ste 207, Knoxville, TN 37909
Phone: 865-588-0811    Fax: 865-584-2153
Dr. Leslie B Cunningham, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1124 E Weisgarber Rd, Ste 100, Knoxville, TN 37909
Phone: 865-584-0905    Fax: 865-584-3892
James Matthew Rouse, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-244-2030    Fax: 865-684-1196
Dr. Loren Nichols Cook, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-579-3920    Fax: 865-579-3963
Dr. David George Gerkin, M.D
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2300 Lakemoor Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-609-0002    Fax: 865-573-3302

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