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Unclaimed ProfileAbout SHOFNER
Robert Stewart Shofner, MD is a healthcare provider in Nashville, TN specializing in ophthalmology. Robert trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 896 services to 659 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (615) 340-4733
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2021 CHURCH ST SUITE 303
Nashville, TN 37203
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
896 services · 659 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
80 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
69 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
68 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
42 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
15 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
11 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
90 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
54 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
54 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
40 |
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.
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.
Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1983 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 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. Shofner specialize in?
Dr. Shofner 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. Shofner located?
Dr. Shofner is listed at 2021 CHURCH ST SUITE 303, Nashville, TN 37203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shofner's phone number?
The number on file is (615) 340-4733. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Shofner?
Dr. Shofner's National Provider Identifier is 1427056993. 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. Shofner go to medical school?
Dr. Shofner attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shofner have?
Dr. Shofner has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Shofner do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shofner performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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