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Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD

(Dr. Stephen Lee Perkins, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and General Ophthalmology

Duke University School of Medicine (1995)

1124 E. Weisgarber Road Suite 207
Knoxville, TN 37909

(865) 588-0811

Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD is a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and general ophthalmology. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD is affiliated with The University of Tennessee Medical Center and SOUTHEASTERN RETINA ASSOCIATES PC.

Office Locations

1124 E. Weisgarber Road Suite 207
Knoxville, TN 37909

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1342 Old Weisgarber Road
Knoxville, TN 37909

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

retinal photocoagulation

SCODI of the posterior segment

vitrectomy with membrane peel

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

By Affordability:

fundus photography

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan, eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment, retinal photocoagulation, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), vitrectomy with membrane peel, and vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2012, Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	329
eye procedures	5982
injections	1707
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	348
eye procedures	5781
injections	1352
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	81
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	710

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1111
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	257
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	40
doctor visit	331
eye procedures	6135
injections	1222
photocoagulation	52
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	414
Female	668

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1032
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	407
From 75 to 84	352
85 and over	236
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	47
doctor visit	356
eye procedures	5981
injections	1293
laser treatment	16
photocoagulation	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	898
Female	1380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2172
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	822
From 75 to 84	744
85 and over	524
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	356
eye procedures	6539
injections	1412
photocoagulation	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	489
Female	711

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1132
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	412
85 and over	272
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	37
doctor visit	274
eye procedures	6914
injections	1610
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	58
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	459
Female	684

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1086
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	414
From 75 to 84	387
85 and over	256
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	32
doctor visit	250
eye procedures	6714
injections	1656
laser treatment	19
photocoagulation	98
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	655

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1003
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	236
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	61
doctor visit	265
eye procedures	6458
injections	1616
photocoagulation	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	409
Female	637

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	978
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	381
From 75 to 84	352
85 and over	227
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	332
eye procedures	5565
injections	1601
photocoagulation	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	859
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	357
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	202
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	1231
eye procedures	4573
injections	1687
photocoagulation	20
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	549

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	859
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	200
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	947
eye procedures	4841
injections	1695
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	576

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	862
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	205
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated as a retina specialist in Knoxville, TN were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	456
eye procedures	5953
injections	1531
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	49
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	417
Female	648

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1008
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	356
85 and over	237
Less than 65	77
65 to 74	393

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	9
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

SOUTHEASTERN RETINA ASSOCIATES PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$330 Eylea $229	$100
Genentech USA, Inc.	$244 LUCENTIS $244
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$119 YUTIQ $100	DEXYCU $19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$114 Eylea $114
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$78 $78
Other	$322 Humira $64	OZURDEX $40	SYFOVRE $25	CLAREON $23	ILUVIEN $16	Other $155

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,070
Education	$87
Gift	$50

Research Payments

Dr. Stephen L. Perkins, MD has received 38 research payments totaling $264,532.

Biography

Dr. Stephen Perkins is a specialist in general ophthalmology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Perkins is a graduate of Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Duke University Medical Center. He is affiliated with The University of Tennessee Medical Center.