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- 6408 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
About Dr. Tonks
Stephen A. Tonks, MD is a healthcare provider in Knoxville, TN specializing in vascular surgery. Stephen trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. Medicare claims data shows Stephen provided 3,480 services to 1,056 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1689937989.
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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
- (886) 588-8229
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
6408 PAPERMILL DR
Knoxville, TN 37919
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Vascular Surgery 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
Aneurysms
Aortic disease
Artery conditions
Artery disease
- Cold Sensitive Fingers and Toes
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Narrow kidney artery
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Artery inflammation
Blood clots
Congenital vascular disorders
Dialysis
Digestive & abdominal
Emergencies
Foot & toe conditions
Leg & foot pain
Nerve & vessel compression
Skin & vein conditions
Vascular malformations
Vascular tumors
Vein conditions
Vein disease
Wounds & sores
Wounds & ulcers
Procedures & services
Aneurysm repair
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Complex Branched Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Popliteal Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Visceral Aneurysm Coiling
Artery procedures
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Stent
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Blood clots
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
Circulation & limbs
Cosmetic dermatology
Kidney
Vascular
Vein procedures
Veins & circulation
Wounds & skin
Most searched procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Spider vein removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vein ablation
Amputation surgery
Artery surgery
Blood clot treatments
Diagnostic procedures
Diagnostic tests
Dialysis access
Emergency surgery
Imaging & diagnostics
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Peripheral Angiogram
Nerve & vessel compression
Nerve surgery
Vascular access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Vascular malformation treatments
Vein treatments
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,480 services · 1,056 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | Procedure | 37225 |
23 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Removal of plaque and insertion of stents in arteries of leg | Procedure | 37227 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
38 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image | Imaging | 75625 |
20 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
303 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
129 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
99 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | Treatment | 93979 |
80 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
67 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
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 vascular surgeons at this location 7
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 vascular surgeons in Knoxville 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of plaque in arteries of leg 5
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Tonks's specialty?
Dr. Tonks is a vascular surgeon in Knoxville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Tonks?
Dr. Tonks is listed at 6408 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Tonks?
The number on file is (886) 588-8229. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Tonks?
Dr. Tonks's National Provider Identifier is 1689937989. 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 Dr. Tonks's medical education?
Dr. Tonks attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Tonks have?
Dr. Tonks has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Tonks known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tonks performs procedures including removal of plaque in arteries of leg and removal of plaque and insertion of stents in arteries of leg; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image and review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries and ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts, 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 Dr. Tonks. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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