Physician Profile
Steven L. Sterling, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sterling
Based in Knoxville, TN, Steven L. Sterling, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Steven graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1986. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 2,945 Medicare patients across 3,496 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
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) 540-1777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2607 KINGSTON PIKE STE 182
Knoxville, TN 37919
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
3,496 services · 2,945 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
212 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
85 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
18 | |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
848 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
782 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
559 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
318 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
201 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors in Knoxville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1986 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Steven L. Sterling's specialty?
Steven L. Sterling 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”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Steven L. Sterling?
Steven L. Sterling is listed at 2607 Kingston Pike Ste 182, Knoxville, TN 37919. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Steven L. Sterling?
The number on file is (865) 540-1777. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Steven L. Sterling's NPI number?
Steven L. Sterling's National Provider Identifier is 1619985066. 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 Steven L. Sterling's education?
Steven L. Sterling attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Steven L. Sterling been practicing?
Steven L. Sterling has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Steven L. Sterling known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Steven L. Sterling performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Steven L. Sterling confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Steven L. Sterling. 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.