Physician Profile
Deborah R. Distefano, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Distefano
Based in Chattanooga, TN, Deborah R. Distefano, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Deborah graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1976. According to Medicare claims data, Deborah cared for 1,200 Medicare patients across 1,915 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and closure of tear duct opening using plug.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (423) 648-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1815 GUNBARREL RD
Chattanooga, TN 37421
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,915 services · 1,200 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
202 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
109 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
415 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease | Treatment | 92071 |
167 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
159 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
108 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
84 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
73 | As often as other 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
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 Chattanooga 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Distefano specialize in?
Dr. Distefano is an eye doctor in Chattanooga, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Distefano located?
Dr. Distefano is listed at 1815 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Distefano's phone number?
The number on file is (423) 648-3937. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Distefano's NPI number?
Dr. Distefano's National Provider Identifier is 1932172558. 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. Distefano go to medical school?
Dr. Distefano attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Distefano been practicing?
Dr. Distefano has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Distefano do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Distefano performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Distefano confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Distefano. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.