Quick answers
- Does Carey C. Dozier accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carey C. Dozier 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 Carey C. Dozier see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 573 Original Medicare patients and 1,562 services for Carey C. Dozier. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carey C. Dozier's NPI number?
- 1023235231. 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 Carey C. Dozier, 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 patients | 573 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,562 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)429 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)206 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)151 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)134 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)99 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carey C. Dozier is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 932 Spring Creek RdChattanooga, TN 37412 (423) 894‑1453
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carey C. Dozier as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- East Ridge Eye Center PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Chattanooga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in East Ridge Eye Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023235231 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians