Physician Profile
Dennis C. Matzkin, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Matzkin
Dennis C. Matzkin, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Chattanooga, TN. Dennis is a 1994 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Medicare claims data shows Dennis provided 8,010 services to 3,902 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of the retina, and imaging of retina.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (423) 855-8522
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7405 SHALLOWFORD ROAD SUITE 400
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
8,010 services · 3,902 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
323 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
174 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
168 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
39 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of eyelid lining with graft from external eye | Procedure | 68320 |
31 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
53 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
845 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
771 | 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.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other eye doctors in Chattanooga 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dennis C. Matzkin?
Dennis C. Matzkin 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
What is Dennis C. Matzkin's address?
Dennis C. Matzkin is listed at 7405 Shallowford Road Suite 400, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dennis C. Matzkin?
The number on file is (423) 855-8522. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dennis C. Matzkin?
Dennis C. Matzkin's National Provider Identifier is 1912968371. 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 Dennis C. Matzkin train?
Dennis C. Matzkin attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dennis C. Matzkin have?
Dennis C. Matzkin has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dennis C. Matzkin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dennis C. Matzkin performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and imaging of retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dennis C. Matzkin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dennis C. Matzkin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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