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Ophthalmology

David J. Harris Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Knoxville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. David J. Harris Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist at 1932 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. Phone: (865) 244-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, David J. Harris Jr. had 943 Original Medicare patients and 2,745 services. NPI 1356346910. 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: 1932 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (865) 244‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University Health System, Inc
  • Group practice: University Eye Specialists, P.C.
  • Medical school: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine · graduated 1978 (48 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about David J. Harris 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 David J. Harris Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David J. Harris 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 David J. Harris Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 943 Original Medicare patients and 2,745 services for David J. Harris Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is David J. Harris Jr.'s NPI number?
1356346910. 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 David J. Harris 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 patients943
Services billed to Medicare2,745
Different services or procedures71
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)665 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)645 services
  3. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)262 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)250 services
  5. Ct scan of cornea (92025)139 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Chronic kidney disease24%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%

Hospitals where David J. Harris Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David J. Harris 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 David J. Harris Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists David J. Harris Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Eye Specialists, P.C.15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Knoxville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University Eye Specialists, P.C.

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 year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356346910
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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