Physician Profile
Stephen L. Perkins, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Perkins
Listed in the NPI registry as an ophthalmology — retina specialist, Stephen L. Perkins, M.D. practices in Knoxville, TN. Stephen graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1995. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 3,155 Medicare patients across 47,208 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg.
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
- (865) 588-0811
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1342 OLD WEISGARBER RD
Knoxville, TN 37909
1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207
Knoxville, TN 37909
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
47,208 services · 3,155 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
2,122 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67108 |
16 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67040 |
16 | |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
14 | |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
13 | |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,980 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
514 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
129 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
96 | 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 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Knoxville 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 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 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Stephen L. Perkins's specialty?
Stephen L. Perkins is an eye doctor in Knoxville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Stephen L. Perkins?
Stephen L. Perkins is listed at 1342 Old Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Stephen L. Perkins?
The number on file is (865) 588-0811. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Stephen L. Perkins's NPI number?
Stephen L. Perkins's National Provider Identifier is 1427054436. 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
What is Stephen L. Perkins's education?
Stephen L. Perkins attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Stephen L. Perkins been practicing?
Stephen L. Perkins has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Stephen L. Perkins known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Stephen L. Perkins performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina and repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Stephen L. Perkins confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Stephen L. Perkins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.