DEBORAH D. SHERMAN MD – NPI #1275674590
Ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
DEBORAH SHERMAN is an ophthalmologist located in NASHVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275674590 to DEBORAH SHERMAN on February 09, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was last updated on Jun 09, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DEBORAH SHERMAN below.
NPI Profile for
DEBORAH D. SHERMAN
(more than 19 years ago)
NASHVILLE, TN 37205-1428 Phone: (615) 297-5798 Fax: (615) 383-6646
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A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
TN | 017927 |
| 2086S0122X - Surgery / Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
TN | 017927 |
| 207WX0200X - Ophthalmology / Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
TN | 017927 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
DEBORAH SHERMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
NASHVILLE, TN 37205
- SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
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