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Ophthalmology

Joseph S. Tims, MD

Sees patients in Roanoke, VA · Virginia

Summary

Joseph S. Tims, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Roanoke, VA. NPI 1417155771. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph S. Tims, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
19Years since medical school (graduated 2007)
University Of Virginia School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Vistar Eye Center, IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Joseph S. Tims see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Roanoke, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joseph S. Tims's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Joseph S. Tims accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph S. Tims accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Joseph S. Tims?
(540) 855-5100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joseph S. Tims's NPI number?
1417155771. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph S. Tims is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph S. Tims as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Vistar Eye Center, Inc31 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Roanoke

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Roanoke, VA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417155771
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians