Surgeon profile
Steven Sterling, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Knoxville, TN 37919NPI 1619985066
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
345 Medicare cases/yr
226 patients
4 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 212 | ▼ -18% | 133 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 85 | ▼ -37% | 60 |
| Cataract Surgery with MIGS Stent CPT 66991 | 30 | ▼ -6% | 19 |
| SLT — Laser Trabeculoplasty CPT 65855 | 18 | new | 14 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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