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- 345 23Rd Ave N, Suite 350, Nashville, TN 37203
About Dr. Sonkin
Peter L. Sonkin, M.D. is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in Nashville, TN. Peter trained at Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. Peter is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Peter provided 17,292 services to 3,654 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg, and injection, aflibercept, 1 mg. This provider record is associated with NPI 1003991167.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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) 983-6000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
345 23RD AVE N SUITE 350
Nashville, TN 37203
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
17,292 services · 3,654 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,202 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,717 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,604 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
1,077 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
111 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
7,740 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
1,736 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
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 8
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 — 14 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Nashville 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 1
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 3
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Peter L. Sonkin specialize in?
Peter L. Sonkin 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 — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where is Peter L. Sonkin located?
Peter L. 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 Peter L. Sonkin's phone number?
The number on file is (615) 983-6000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Peter L. Sonkin?
Peter L. 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 Peter L. Sonkin train?
Peter L. 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 Peter L. Sonkin have?
Peter L. Sonkin has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Peter L. Sonkin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Peter L. 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Peter L. Sonkin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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