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Ophthalmology

Stephen D. Hammond Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Jackson, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Stephen D. Hammond Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist at 138 W Houston Ave, Selmer, TN 38375. Phone: (731) 645-7255. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Stephen D. Hammond Jr. had 1,641 Original Medicare patients and 5,447 services. NPI 1023123643. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 138 W Houston Ave, Selmer, TN 38375 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (731) 645‑7255
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
  • Group practice: Skyline Eye Clinic, PC
  • Medical school: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stephen D. Hammond Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Stephen D. Hammond Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen D. Hammond Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Stephen D. Hammond Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,641 Original Medicare patients and 5,447 services for Stephen D. Hammond Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Stephen D. Hammond Jr.'s NPI number?
1023123643. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Stephen D. Hammond Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,641
Services billed to Medicare5,447
Different services or procedures47
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,069 services
  2. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)900 services
  3. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)661 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)475 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)350 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol72%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Anxiety23%

Hospitals where Stephen D. Hammond Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen D. Hammond Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Stephen D. Hammond Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Stephen D. Hammond Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Skyline Eye Clinic, PC9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Tennessee

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Skyline Eye Clinic, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023123643
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians