Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SONKIN
Peter L Sonkin, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Nashville, TN specializing in ophthalmology. Peter trained at Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. Peter is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Peter provided 17,292 services to 3,654 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (615) 983-6000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
345 23RD AVE N SUITE 350
Nashville, TN 37203
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
17,292 services · 3,654 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,202 |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
31 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
15 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,717 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,604 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
1,077 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
111 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
15 |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
7,740 |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
1,736 |
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 4
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 Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 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 1992 at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 5
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sonkin specialize in?
Dr. Sonkin is an ophthalmology in Nashville, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sonkin located?
Dr. Sonkin is listed at 345 23RD AVE N SUITE 350, Nashville, TN 37203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sonkin's phone number?
The number on file is (615) 983-6000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sonkin?
Dr. Sonkin's National Provider Identifier is 1003991167. 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. Sonkin go to medical school?
Dr. Sonkin attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sonkin have?
Dr. Sonkin has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sonkin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sonkin performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and destruction of growth of retina using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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