DR. EDWARD FRANCIS CHERNEY M.D. NPI 1871574764

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1871574764
  • Provider Name: DR. EDWARD FRANCIS CHERNEY, M.D.
  • Classification: Ophthalmology - 207W00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
    NASHVILLE, TN
    ZIP 37232
  • Phone: (615) 936-2000

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NPI Details

DR. Edward Francis Cherney, M.D. is an ophthalmology in Nashville, TN with 53 years of experience. The provider is an ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. DR. Edward Francis Cherney, M.D. NPI is 1871574764. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1973

The provider's business location address is:

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN
ZIP 37232-005
Phone: (615) 936-2000

The NPI 1871574764 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg (HCPCS:J9035)
  • Injection of drug into eye (HCPCS:67028)
  • Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS:J0178)
  • Injection of drug into eye (HCPCS:67028)
  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92004)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92004)
  • 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures (HCPCS:76512)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (HCPCS:92201)
  • Cataract surgery (HCPCS:NAN11)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 11/8/2005 and was last updated on 3/24/2022.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207W00000XOphthalmologyMD26392TENNESSEEYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
112135OTHERTENNESSEEHEALTHSPRINGS
23088937MEDICAIDTENNESSEE
33141724OTHERTENNESSEEBLUE CROSS

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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