Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith is an ophthalmology in Knoxville, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Smith?
The number on file is (865) 579-3920. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?
Dr. 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 Dr. Smith train?
Dr. Smith attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Smith been practising?
Dr. 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 Dr. Smith perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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Has Dr. Smith confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (865) 579-3920
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,472 services · 2,781 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
231 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
91 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
82 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
19 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
32 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
997 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
400 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
357 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
333 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
303 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology specialists 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.