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Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

2004 Hayes Street Suite 335
Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 340-4733

Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD is an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD is affiliated with TriStar Health and TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

Office Locations

2004 Hayes Street Suite 335
Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 340-4733

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2021 Church Street Suite 303
Nashville, TN 37203

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

capsulotomy

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2024, Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD had a list price for capsulotomy, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

laser trabeculoplasty

punctal plug insertion

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD performed more laser trabeculoplasty, and punctal plug insertion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for extraocular surgery, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser eye surgery, laser surgery, and laser treatment that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ablation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	109
capsulotomy	36
doctor visit	316
eye procedures	554
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	156
laser treatment	82

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ablation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	79
capsulotomy	43
doctor visit	291
eye procedures	457
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	106
laser treatment	62

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	16
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	51
capsulotomy	30
doctor visit	282
eye procedures	380
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	68
laser treatment	71

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	12
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	86
capsulotomy	45
doctor visit	332
eye procedures	558
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	109
laser treatment	95

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	28
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ablation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	62
capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	350
eye procedures	473
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	62
laser treatment	56

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	12
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	72
capsulotomy	51
doctor visit	352
eye procedures	544
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	72
laser treatment	123

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	78
capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	379
eye procedures	574
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	93
laser treatment	100

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	12
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	78
capsulotomy	53
doctor visit	386
eye procedures	624
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	78
laser treatment	111

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	36
capsulotomy	41
doctor visit	328
eye procedures	434
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
laser treatment	105

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	16
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	63
capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	355
eye procedures	473
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	63
laser treatment	85

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	13
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	21
capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	356
eye procedures	369
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	87

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	13
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2023 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
capsulotomy	53
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	456
eye procedures	503
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	85
laser treatment	131
nerve procedures	25

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	11
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN during 2024 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	316
eye procedures	523
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	80
laser treatment	110

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	15
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ablation.

ablation	62
capsulotomy	42
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	346
eye procedures	497
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	79
laser treatment	93
nerve procedures	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	217
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	12
75 to 84	62
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	171

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	9
Dementia	3

Education & Training

He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals (1987)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,299 RESTASIS $592	LUMIGAN $193	COMBIGAN $183	ALPHAGAN P $23	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $21	Other $287
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$1,162 ENVISTA $980	PROLENSA $101	CRYSTALENS $30	TRULIGN TORIC $28	LOTEMAX GEL $23
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$601 ReSTOR $120	Refractive Equipment $120	Simbrinza $105	Cataract Equipment $83	Ilevro $54	Other $118
STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY	$493 IOL $493
Shire North American Group Inc	$478 XIIDRA $478
Other	$2,139 CEQUA $274	Rhopressa $269	BESIVANCE $134	Rocklatan $131	DURYSTA $126	Other $1,205

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,592
Travel and Lodging	$542
Education	$36

Biography

Dr. Robert Shofner is a physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). He has a 3.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Shofner completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Yale University. He is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Stewart Shofner, MD From 2012 - 2024

Education & Training

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Biography

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