Dr Peter L Sonkin, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Nashville, TN

Dr Peter L Sonkin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Tennessee Retina Pc and his current practice location is 345 23rd Ave N, Suite 350, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 983-6000.

Dr Peter L Sonkin is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000030492) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1003991167.

Contact Information

Dr Peter L Sonkin, MD
345 23rd Ave N, Suite 350,
Nashville, TN 37203-1596
(615) 983-6000
(615) 983-6010



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Peter L Sonkin
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location345 23rd Ave N, Nashville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Peter L Sonkin attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003991167
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406939222
  • Enrollment ID: I20101108000221

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Peter L Sonkin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003991167NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD0000030492 (Tennessee)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist MD0000030492 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tristar Centennial Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tennessee Retina Pc367855374011

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Peter L Sonkin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTennessee Retina Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497828321
PECOS PAC ID: 3678553740
Enrollment ID: O20040721000514

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Peter L Sonkin is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Peter L Sonkin, MD
345 23rd Ave N, Suite 350,
Nashville, TN 37203-1596

Ph: (615) 983-6000
Dr Peter L Sonkin, MD
345 23rd Ave N, Suite 350,
Nashville, TN 37203-1596

Ph: (615) 983-6000

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Dr. Everton L. Arrindell, M.D.
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Phone: 615-983-6000    Fax: 615-983-6010
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Dr. Brigid K Marshall, MD
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