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Ophthalmologists in Tennessee

Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026

363 Ophthalmology providers practice in Tennessee, including 6 (2%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Nashville. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.

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Ophthalmology by city in Tennessee

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Ophthalmology in Nashville96 providers
Ophthalmology in Memphis62 providers
Ophthalmology in Knoxville38 providers
Ophthalmology in Chattanooga29 providers
Ophthalmology in Jackson17 providers
Ophthalmology in Johnson City14 providers
Ophthalmology in Murfreesboro10 providers
Ophthalmology in Oak Ridge9 providers
Ophthalmology in Cookeville8 providers
Ophthalmology in Kingsport8 providers
Ophthalmology in Cleveland6 providers
Ophthalmology in Bristol5 providers
Ophthalmology in Columbia5 providers
Ophthalmology in Goodlettsville4 providers
Ophthalmology in Greeneville4 providers
Ophthalmology in Crossville4 providers
Ophthalmology in Morristown3 providers
Ophthalmology in Brentwood3 providers
Ophthalmology in Franklin3 providers
Ophthalmology in Maryville3 providers
Ophthalmology in Lebanon3 providers
Ophthalmology in Hermitage3 providers
Ophthalmology in Powell3 providers
Ophthalmology in Hixson2 providers

Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee

Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.

Dr. Francis Reid, M.D.
Oak Ridge, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (865) 483-3080
Dr. Kathryn Baker, MD
Oak Ridge, TN · $599 in drug and device payments (2025) · (865) 482-8890
Dr. Lee Smalley, MD
Oak Ridge, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (865) 482-8890
Dr. Robert Walker, MD
Oak Ridge, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (865) 482-8890
Dr. Thomas Dahl, M.D.
Oak Ridge, TN · $243 in drug and device payments (2025) · (865) 482-8890
Dr. Timothy Powers, MD
Oak Ridge, TN · $495 in drug and device payments (2025) · (865) 482-8890
Dr. Christopher Areephanthu, M.D.
Pleasant View, TN · $1,668 in drug and device payments (2025) · (615) 261-9265
Dr. John Dawson, M.D.
Powell, TN · $110 in drug and device payments (2025) · (865) 546-1464
Dr. Kevin Gallaher, M.D.
Powell, TN · $106 in drug and device payments (2025) · (865) 546-1464
Dr. Stephen Franklin, MD
Powell, TN · $134 in drug and device payments (2025) · (865) 546-7140
Dr. John Bonner, M.D.
Soddy Daisy, TN · $408 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 332-8222
Dr. William Whitmire, M.D.
Soddy Daisy, TN · $246 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 332-8222
Dr. Ben Mahan, M.D.
Tullahoma, TN · $619 in drug and device payments (2025) · (931) 393-6004

Conditions Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee commonly treat

Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Ophthalmology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.

Common questions

How many Ophthalmology providers are in Tennessee?

There are 363 Ophthalmology providers with active NPI records practicing in Tennessee, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.

Do Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee offer telehealth?

Yes. 6 of the 363 Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee (about 2%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.

Which cities in Tennessee have the most Ophthalmology providers?

Nashville (96), Memphis (62), Knoxville (38) have the highest concentration of Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee.

How many Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee received drug or device company payments?

235 of 363 Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee (65%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.

What conditions do Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee treat?

Ophthalmology providers commonly treat macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.

Where does this data come from?

Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.

Do most Ophthalmologists in Tennessee work in independent practices or large health systems?

Among 233 Ophthalmologists in Tennessee enrolled in Medicare, 44% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 35% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 21% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.

Which hospitals do Ophthalmologists in Tennessee work at?

According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Tennessee hospitals where the most Ophthalmologists hold privileges are Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville; Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson; Methodist Hospitals of Memphis in Memphis.

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Sources: NPPES (CMS), Doctors and Clinicians national files, CMS Open Payments 2025. Updated monthly. Records are public federal data and are not verified credentials, licensure checks, or endorsements. This directory is informational and not medical advice. How we build this directory. Are you a Ophthalmology in Tennessee? Get featured.