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- 4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
About Dr. Smith
Based in Knoxville, TN, Darin S. Smith, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Darin graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1994. According to Medicare claims data, Darin cared for 2,781 Medicare patients across 3,472 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1811979008 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (865) 579-3920
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,472 services · 2,781 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
231 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
91 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
82 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
997 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
400 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
357 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
333 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
303 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Knoxville 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Duke University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Darin S. Smith?
Darin S. Smith is an eye doctor in Knoxville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Darin S. Smith's address?
Darin S. Smith is listed at 4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Darin S. Smith?
The number on file is (865) 579-3920. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Darin S. Smith's NPI number?
Darin S. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1811979008. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Darin S. Smith train?
Darin S. Smith attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Darin S. Smith been practicing?
Darin S. Smith has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Darin S. Smith perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Darin S. Smith performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Darin S. Smith confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Darin S. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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