ELLIOTT M. KANNER MD – NPI #1477636033
Ophthalmology

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

ELLIOTT KANNER is an ophthalmologist located in MEMPHIS, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477636033 to ELLIOTT KANNER on October 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 21, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ELLIOTT KANNER below.

NPI Profile for
ELLIOTT M. KANNER

NPI Number
1477636033
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ELLIOTT M. KANNER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
930 MADISON AVE STE 200
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 448-6650 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1068 Cresthaven Rd Ste 400
Memphis, TN 38119-0845
Phone: (901) 448-6650
Fax: (901) 302-2486
Mailing address
1068 CRESTHAVEN RD STE 300
MEMPHIS, TN 38119-0809
Phone: (901) 866-8864 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 21, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ELLIOTT KANNER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidAL180617
medicaidAR162929001
medicaidGA003179565A
medicaidMO1477636033
medicaidMS01570301
medicaidTN3827927
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 TN 41528

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
JS WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE, CORNELL UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2001
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ELLIOTT KANNER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • METHODIST HOSPITALS OF MEMPHIS
      1265 UNION AVE SUITE 700
      MEMPHIS, TN 38104

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