Doctor Profile

Eye Care · Ophthalmology

Paul K. Herrell

Ophthalmology · University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
205 W 15TH ST
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 34+ Years Practicing
2.0K
Medicare Patients / yr
12
Procedures Billed
34
Years Practicing
4
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Paul Herrell

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Kentucky, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Paul Herrell is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 42240, KY — the Ophthalmology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Paul Herrell Does

Paul Herrell served 2,034 Medicare patients across 2,860 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 34% above the average Ophthalmology in Kentucky (1,520 patients across 174 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)552543
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)504208
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)477271
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)307307
Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)277110

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Paul Herrell billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Paul Herrell is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital

Greenville, KY
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Jennie Stuart Medical Center

Hopkinsville, KY
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 CMS Rating

Caldwell Medical Center

Princeton, KY
Rating not available

Trigg County Hospital

Cadiz, KY
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Paul Herrell practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Paul Herrell offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 205 W 15TH ST, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: (270) 886-2020

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

26 min

Average commute time in this zip · 93% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

81.9530

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Eye Care Doctors near 42240, KY

If Paul Herrell isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest eye care doctors near 42240, KY:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Amber C. LaneOptometry1.5K<1 mi
John W. HeltsleyOptometry590<1 mi
Tracey D. Dexter-EavesOptometry248<1 mi
Trey A. PegramOphthalmology1.5K<1 mi
Joseph C. BastinOptometry244<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Paul K. Herrell: Common Questions

Does Paul Herrell accept Medicare?
Yes. Paul Herrell is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Paul Herrell depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 42240, KY →
Where is Paul Herrell's office?
Paul Herrell practices at 205 W 15TH ST, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. Phone: (270) 886-2020.
What Medicare plans does Paul Herrell accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (270) 886-2020 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 42240, KY to see available options.
Does Paul Herrell offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Paul Herrell as offering telehealth. Call the office at (270) 886-2020 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Paul Herrell?
Paul Herrell graduated in 1992 and has been practicing for approximately 34 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Paul Herrell treated 2,034 Medicare patients across 12 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Paul Herrell is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (270) 886-2020 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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