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Ophthalmology

Jerry K. Popham, MD

Works at hospitals in Hoisington, KS · Russell, KS · Kansas

Summary

Dr. Jerry K. Popham, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1800 N Emerson St, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80218. Phone: (303) 468-8844. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jerry K. Popham had 368 Original Medicare patients and 8,760 services. NPI 1588661920. 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: 1800 N Emerson St, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80218 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (303) 468‑8844
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Clara Barton Hospital, Russell Regional Hospital
  • Group practice: Jerry K Popham, MD PC
  • Medical school: Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jerry K. Popham, 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 Jerry K. Popham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jerry K. Popham 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 Jerry K. Popham see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 368 Original Medicare patients and 8,760 services for Jerry K. Popham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jerry K. Popham's NPI number?
1588661920. 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 Jerry K. Popham, 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 patients368
Services billed to Medicare8,760
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit (J0588)6,950 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)240 services
  3. Photography of content of eyes (92285)181 services
  4. Exam of visual field with limited testing (92081)138 services
  5. Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face (64612)88 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 cholesterol70%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes24%
  • Ischemic heart disease20%
  • Depression20%

Hospitals where Jerry K. Popham works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jerry K. Popham 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.

  • Clara Barton HospitalHoisington, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171333
  • Russell Regional HospitalRussell, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171350

Practice locations

Addresses where Jerry K. Popham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jerry K. Popham as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Jerry K Popham, MD PC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Denver

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Denver, CO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Jerry K Popham, MD PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588661920
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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