Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Sterling, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1619985066
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2607 Kingston Pike, Ste 182
Knoxville, TN 379193333
(865) 540-1777
fax (865) 560-0109

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 28, 2008
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD18077
Medicaid
TN #3027692

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619985066. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,469
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$403,299
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 827 756 $118
92134 Imaging of retina 601 560 $37
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 572 380 $83
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 336 236 $37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 260 156 $430
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 217 217 $138
92025 Ct scan of cornea 198 197 $31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 190 181 $58
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 135 99 $286
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 41 41 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Knoxville Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 151. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$227
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 3 $68.60
Abbvie INC. 2 $64.48
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $53.15
Amgen INC. 1 $23.21
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $17.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$227

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,657
Patients
1,378
Total drug cost
$182,415
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 618 376 $23,559
Latanoprost Generic 545 155 $7,956
Ofloxacin Generic 535 350 $7,284
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 440 321 $8,838
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 139 34 $66,940
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 109 29 $49,982
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 47 24 $3,953
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 46 39 $601
Timolol Maleate Generic 39 12 $1,015
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 35 0 $474

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Steven Sterling's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Sterling practices Ophthalmology Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Steven Sterling practice?
Dr. Steven Sterling practices at 2607 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 379193333. Office phone: 8655401777.
What is Dr. Steven Sterling's NPI?
Dr. Steven Sterling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619985066, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Sterling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Sterling accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Sterling commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.