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Ophthalmology

David J. Harris Iii, MD

Sees patients in Knoxville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. David J. Harris Iii, MD is an ophthalmologist at 140 Capital Dr, Suite 120, Knoxville, TN 37922. Phone: (865) 244-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, David J. Harris Iii had 584 Original Medicare patients and 1,270 services. NPI 1588923429. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 140 Capital Dr, Suite 120, Knoxville, TN 37922 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (865) 244‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: University Eye Specialists, P.C.
  • Medical school: East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine · graduated 2012 (14 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 Iii, 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 Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David J. Harris Iii 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 Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 584 Original Medicare patients and 1,270 services for David J. Harris Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is David J. Harris Iii's NPI number?
1588923429. 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 Iii, 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 patients584
Services billed to Medicare1,270
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)298 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)230 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)151 services
  4. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)116 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)63 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Anxiety24%

Practice locations

Addresses where David J. Harris Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists David J. Harris Iii 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 schoolEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588923429
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Sources

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