Dr. Paul D. Froula
Last updated: Jan 31, 2019

Dr. Paul D. Froula

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 33 years
  • Graduated from: East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1988
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1487623310

Dr. Paul D. Froula MD

Ophthalmologist

He is located at 1932 Alcoa Highway Suite 255 in Knoxville, TN 37920. Can help patients with the following: Color Blindness, Exotropia, Farsightedness, Herpes of the Eye, LASIK, Pink Eye. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487623310. Appointment can be made via the phone number (865) 244-2030. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Paul D. Froula, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Paul D. Froula.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Corneal Disease
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes of the Eye
  • Hypertropia
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Scleritis
  • Sty
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uveitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul D. Froula

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Paul D. Froula as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCross B15E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross B16E $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross B17E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) EPO · Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross B19E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross G08E $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) EPO · Gold Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) EPO · Gold Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross S26E $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross S27E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross S29E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross S34E $45 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Elite EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Paul D. Froula is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Paul D. Froula is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .

Bills through: University Eye Specialists, P.c.

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Abbott Laboratories $416
Alcon $339
Novartis $296

Other

Food and Beverage $2355

Studies

EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY QUILLEN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1988

Affiliated practices

University Eye Specialists
1932 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, 37920 TN
(865) 244-2030

Affiliated hospitals

UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTER
1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY
KNOXVILLE, 37920 TN
(865) 544-9000
BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
907 E LAMAR ALEXANDER PARKWAY
MARYVILLE, 37804 TN
(865) 983-7211

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Dr. Rachel Schneider
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Dr. James T. Doss
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  • Address: Suite 255 1932 Alcoa Highway Knoxville, 37920, TN

Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Paul D. Froula accept patients with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?

Yes, Dr. Paul D. Froula is listed in-network for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Paul D. Froula treat?

Dr. Paul D. Froula provides treatment for Color Blindness, Exotropia, Farsightedness, Herpes of the Eye, LASIK, Pink Eye. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Paul D. Froula?

Dr. Paul D. Froula's office is located at 1932 Alcoa Highway Suite 255 in Knoxville, TN 37920.

Does Dr. Paul D. Froula have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Paul D. Froula is affiliated with University Eye Specialists.

Has Dr. Paul D. Froula affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Paul D. Froula is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.