Physician Profile
Deborah D. Sherman, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sherman
Deborah D. Sherman, MD is a healthcare provider in Nashville, TN specializing in ophthalmology. Deborah trained at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. Deborah is also listed as specializing in plastic & reconstructive surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Deborah cared for 557 Medicare patients across 621 services. The services billed most often include photography of content of eyes, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (615) 297-5798
- Email not available
Practice Locations
28 WHITE BRIDGE PIKE STE 205
Nashville, TN 37205
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
621 services · 557 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
78 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
41 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Biopsy of eyelid | Procedure | 67810 |
34 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Reconstruction of eyelid margin | Procedure | 67950 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
198 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
127 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
50 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sherman specialize in?
Dr. Sherman is an eye doctor in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sherman located?
Dr. Sherman is listed at 28 White Bridge Pike Ste 205, Nashville, TN 37205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sherman's phone number?
The number on file is (615) 297-5798. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sherman's NPI number?
Dr. Sherman's National Provider Identifier is 1275674590. 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. Sherman go to medical school?
Dr. Sherman attended East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sherman been practicing?
Dr. Sherman has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sherman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sherman performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and biopsy of eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sherman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sherman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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