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Dr. Gary W. Jerkins, MD
NPI1184636029
- Medicare services, 2022
- 1,013
- Part D claims, 2024
- 14
- Publications
- 5
- Clinical trials
- 3
- Industry payments
- $17,987
- Practice address
- 4306 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205
- Practice phone
- Call (615) 297-6591
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Nashville Vision Associates - Nashville (4306 Harding Pike)
Eye care practice · Nashville, Tennessee
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Dr. Gary W. Jerkins is an ophthalmologist in Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Dr. Jerkins practices at Nashville Vision Associates - Nashville (4306 Harding Pike) in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Jerkins' NPI, 1184636029, was assigned on August 12, 2006. Dr. Jerkins graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1977. Dr. Jerkins holds Tennessee license MD0000011050.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1184636029NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- August 12, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (615) 297-6591
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 75
- Medical school graduation
- 1977
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Gary W. Jerkins practices in Nashville and Goodlettsville
Dr. Jerkins' primary practice is Nashville Vision Associates - Nashville (4306 Harding Pike), at 4306 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205. The practice phone is (615) 297-6591. The NPI Registry lists Dr. Jerkins' practice address as 520 Rivergate Pkwy, Goodlettsville, TN 37072.
- Nashville Vision Associates - Nashville (4306 Harding Pike)Primary4306 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205Phone(615) 297-6591
- NPI Registry address520 Rivergate Pkwy, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 · Davidson CountyPhone(615) 297-6591
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Affiliation Data; Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Gary W. Jerkins is affiliated with 1 site of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Jerkins' primary practice is Nashville Vision Associates - Nashville (4306 Harding Pike) in Nashville, Tennessee. Dmand AI also links Dr. Jerkins to 1 medical group, named with a free account.
Nashville Vision Associates - Nashville (4306 Harding Pike)Primary
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Gary W. Jerkins' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Jerkins practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Nashville Vision Associates - Nashville (4306 Harding Pike) | Available with a free account |
| +1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Gary W. Jerkins is one of 310 ophthalmologists in Tennessee
Ophthalmology is Dr. Jerkins' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Jerkins is licensed in Tennessee.
Specialties and state licenses
- Ophthalmology, TennesseePrimary
Ophthalmologists near Dr. Jerkins
Counts of ophthalmologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
310ophthalmologists in Tennessee
7ophthalmologists in Goodlettsville
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Gary W. Jerkins billed Medicare for 1,013 services in 2022
CMS data shows 1,013 Medicare services from Dr. Jerkins across 9 procedure codes in 2022. Medicare paid $57,975 for them. Every service was in an office.
Medicare services, 20221,013
Paid by Medicare$57,975
Procedure codes9
Dr. Jerkins' Medicare services by type, 2021 to 2022
- 2021
- 2022
- Tests and treatments
- 2021: 1,0502022: 86018%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2021: 532022: 136157%
- Imaging
- 2021: 162022: 176%
Dr. Jerkins compared with the Tennessee median for ophthalmologists, 2022
- Dr. Jerkins
- Tennessee median
- Medicare services
- 1,013vs 1,58436% below
- Part D claims
- 120vs 63381% below
Medians across 333 ophthalmologists in Tennessee with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Jerkins' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2022
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Gary W. Jerkins' patients have a median age of 76
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Jerkins' median patient age at 76, with 59% women.
Dr. Jerkins' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 76
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women59%
- Men40%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Gary W. Jerkins wrote 14 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Jerkins wrote 14 Medicare Part D claims. 86% of them were for generic drugs. They cover 6 drugs, with $25,393 in total drug cost. In 2022, CMS named 807 claims across 14 drugs.
Part D claims, 202414
Drugs named by CMS6
Total drug cost$25,393
Dr. Jerkins' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic12 claims86%
- Brand-name and other2 claims14%
Dr. Jerkins' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2023
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2022 to 2023
- 2022
- 2023
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2022: 8072023: 12085%
Drugs named by CMS: 6 in 2023, 14 in 2022.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
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Dr. Gary W. Jerkins has 5 publications on record
Dmand AI links 5 papers to Dr. Jerkins, published from 2019 to 2022. 2020 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Dry Eye Syndromes and Tears. Dr. Jerkins has published most often in Clin Ophthalmol. Dr. Jerkins' most frequent co-authors are Gail L. Torkildsen, MD and Joseph Tauber, MD.
Papers5
Years published2019 to 2022
Dr. Jerkins' papers by year, 2019 to 2022
Topics Dr. Jerkins writes about most
- Dry Eye Syndromes
- Tears
Dr. Jerkins' most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Jerkins
Cross-Over StudiesDry Eye SyndromesElectric Stimulation Therapy
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci
Dry Eye SyndromesLubricant Eye DropsSingle-Blind Method
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Gary W. Jerkins has worked on 3 clinical trials
Dmand AI links Dr. Jerkins to 3 clinical trials. Conditions studied include Conjunctivitis, Bacterial, Dry Eye Syndromes and Eye Infections, Bacterial. Shire sponsors the most, 2.
Conditions in Dr. Jerkins' trials
- Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
- Dry Eye Syndromes
- Eye Infections, Bacterial
- Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Jerkins
- Jung T. Dao, MD3 shared trials
- James David Branch, MD2 shared trials
- Michael J. Depenbusch, MD2 shared trials
Recent clinical trials with Dr. Jerkins
Dry Eye SyndromesLacrimal Apparatus DiseasesAR-15512 Ophthalmic SolutionAR-15512 Ophthalmic Solution Vehicle
Conjunctivitis, BacterialEye Infections, BacterialSHP640PVP-I 0.6%
Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Gary W. Jerkins received $17,987 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 43 general payments to Dr. Jerkins from 13 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Speaker and faculty fees make up the largest share, 69% of the total. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. paid the most, $12,525. It also lists 20 research payments totaling $33,769 from 2016 to 2019.
General payments to Dr. Jerkins by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Jerkins by kind, 2016 to 2025
$18Kin total
- Speaker and faculty fees$12,50069%
- Travel and lodging$2,20512%
- Food and beverage$1,74210%
- Consulting fees$1,5008%
- Education$400%
Companies that paid Dr. Jerkins the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Gary W. Jerkins graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine
Dr. Jerkins graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1977.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Gary W. Jerkins's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Gary W. Jerkins' NPI number?
Dr. Gary W. Jerkins' NPI number is 1184636029. It was assigned on August 12, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Gary W. Jerkins?
Dr. Gary W. Jerkins is an ophthalmologist in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).
Where does Dr. Gary W. Jerkins practice?
Dr. Jerkins practices at 4306 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205. Dr. Jerkins also practices at 520 Rivergate Pkwy, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Dr. Jerkins' primary practice is Nashville Vision Associates - Nashville (4306 Harding Pike) in Nashville, Tennessee. Dmand AI also links Dr. Jerkins to 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Gary W. Jerkins' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Jerkins is (615) 297-6591.
What is Dr. Gary W. Jerkins' medical license number?
Dr. Jerkins holds Tennessee license MD0000011050.
Does Dr. Gary W. Jerkins accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Jerkins billed Medicare for 1,013 services in 2022.
What services does Dr. Gary W. Jerkins bill to Medicare?
In 2022, Dr. Jerkins' most billed Medicare services were eye exam or test (92014), office visit, established patient (99213) and eye exam or test (92133).
Where did Dr. Gary W. Jerkins go to medical school?
Dr. Jerkins graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1977.
What drugs does Dr. Gary W. Jerkins prescribe most?
In 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Jerkins' most prescribed drugs by claims were Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol and Timolol Maleate.
Has Dr. Gary W. Jerkins received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $17,987 in general payments to Dr. Jerkins from 13 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
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How long has Dr. Gary W. Jerkins been practicing?
Dr. Jerkins graduated from medical school in 1977, 49 years ago.
Does Dr. Gary W. Jerkins do research?
Dmand AI links 5 publications to Dr. Jerkins, published from 2019 to 2022. Dr. Jerkins has worked on 3 clinical trials.
Who does Dr. Gary W. Jerkins publish with?
Dr. Jerkins' most frequent co-authors are Gail L. Torkildsen, MD (2 shared papers) and Joseph Tauber, MD (1 shared paper).
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