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Ophthalmology

Erik R. Sweet, MD

Works at hospitals in Morristown, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Erik R. Sweet, MD is an ophthalmologist at 140 Capital Dr, Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37922. Phone: (865) 579-3920. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Erik R. Sweet had 1,325 Original Medicare patients and 4,090 services. NPI 1205285632. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 140 Capital Dr, Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37922 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (865) 579‑3920
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association
  • Group practice: Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC
  • Medical school: graduated 2016 (10 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Erik R. Sweet, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Erik R. Sweet accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik R. Sweet accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Erik R. Sweet see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,325 Original Medicare patients and 4,090 services for Erik R. Sweet. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Erik R. Sweet's NPI number?
1205285632. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Erik R. Sweet, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,325
Services billed to Medicare4,090
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,017 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)553 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)543 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)369 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)354 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Chronic kidney disease27%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where Erik R. Sweet works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erik R. Sweet at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Erik R. Sweet is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Erik R. Sweet as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Knoxville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205285632
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians