Dr. Christopher J. Compton, M.D.
Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology Physician)
- Medicare participating
At a glance
- Medical school
- University of Alabama School of Medicine (2009)
- Years since graduation
- 17
- In the NPI registry since
- 2009
- Medicare patients seen, 2024
- 252
The NPI date is when this clinician registered for a National Provider Identifier, the billing number used on health claims. It is not a license, graduation or board-certification date. What an NPI is
Education and training
- 2009Medical school: University of Alabama School of Medicine
- 2009Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date)
Undergraduate school, residency, fellowship, licensing exams and board certification aren’t in public federal data. Board certification can be confirmed with the certifying board (ABMS member boards for MDs, AOA boards for DOs).
Specialties and state licenses
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Ophthalmology Physician primary
KY license 46039
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Where they work
Hospitals
- Norton Hospitals, Inc Louisville, KY
- Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Louisville, KY
- Baptist Health Louisville Louisville, KY
- Baptist Health Floyd New Albany, IN
Medical groups
- University of Louisville Physicians Inc (1,445 clinicians)
Hospitals this clinician lists with Medicare, and groups they bill Medicare through (Care Compare). Affiliation doesn’t mean they see patients at every location.
Medicare patients and services
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 252
- Services billed
- 6,451
- Patients’ average age
- 75
| Service | Times | Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | 5,300 | 15 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 148 | 105 |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | 99 | 93 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 88 | 88 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 54 | 50 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 47 | 47 |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | 46 | 15 |
| Photography of content of eyes | 42 | 41 |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | 39 | 39 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | 35 | 21 |
Medicare fee-for-service only. CMS leaves out services billed for fewer than 11 patients. These figures describe a practice’s Medicare work; they aren’t a measure of quality.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin (erythromycin base) Other prescribers in Louisville, KY | 126 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) Other prescribers in Louisville, KY | 70 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (neomycin/polymyxin b/dexametha) Other prescribers in Louisville, KY | 17 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate Other prescribers in Louisville, KY | 14 |
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D, including refills. CMS leaves out drugs prescribed fewer than 11 times.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 3 companies reported 26 payments worth $566 in total to this clinician.
| Amgen Inc. | $474 |
|---|---|
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $75.47 |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. | $16.55 |
| Food and Beverage | $566 |
|---|
From CMS Open Payments. A payment is not evidence of wrongdoing; many are for consulting, teaching or meals. Clinicians can review and dispute their records with CMS.