Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Benjamin Carey Herring, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1588974612

Benjamin Carey Herring, OD is an Optometry in Knoxville, Tennessee. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 2010, 16 years ago. Practices with Knoxville Eye Care Center, a 4-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Tennessee.

Years since qualifying
16
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
TN
In the registry since
2010
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

6354 Lonas Spring Dr
Knoxville, TN 37909-2719
Phone: (865) 584-2282
Fax: (865) 584-0027
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2935 (TN)

Record details

NPI number1588974612
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 7, 2010
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 30, 2020
Certification dateSeptember 30, 2020

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2010 (16 years in practice)
Group practice Knoxville Eye Care Center — 4 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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