Dr. Robert Dale Pilkinton
Dr. Robert D. Pilkinton
Last updated: Dec 8, 2011

Dr. Robert D. Pilkinton

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 31 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1990
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1891739322

Dr. Robert D. Pilkinton JR. M.D.

Ophthalmologist

He is located at 300 20th Avenue North Suite 504 in Nashville, TN 37203. Can help patients with the following: Eye Floaters, Keratoconus, Lazy Eye, Macular Degeneration, Scleritis, Sty. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891739322. Appointment can be made via the phone number (615) 329-7890. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1891739322/robert-d-pilkinton-nashville-tn. He is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Robert Dale Pilkinton, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Robert D. Pilkinton.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Corneal Disease
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes of the Eye
  • Hypertropia
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Scleritis
  • Sty
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uveitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert D. Pilkinton

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Robert D. Pilkinton as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCross B15E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross B16E $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross B17E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) EPO · Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross B19E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross G08E $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) EPO · Gold Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) EPO · Gold Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross S26E $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross S27E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross S29E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross S34E $45 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Robert D. Pilkinton is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Robert D. Pilkinton is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .

Bills through: Dale Pilkinton Md Pc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Alcon $535
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America $404
Abbott Laboratories $321

Other

Food and Beverage $2140

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1990

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1891739322/robert-d-pilkinton-nashville-tn

Affiliated practices

Pilkinton Eye Center
300 20th Avenue North
Nashville, 37203 TN
(615) 329-7890

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Robert Dale Pilkinton have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Robert Dale Pilkinton is affiliated with Pilkinton Eye Center.

Does Dr. Robert Dale Pilkinton accept patients with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?

Yes, Dr. Robert Dale Pilkinton is listed in-network for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Robert Dale Pilkinton?

Dr. Robert Dale Pilkinton's office is located at 300 20th Avenue North Suite 504 in Nashville, TN 37203.

What conditions does Dr. Robert Dale Pilkinton treat?

Dr. Robert Dale Pilkinton provides treatment for Eye Floaters, Keratoconus, Lazy Eye, Macular Degeneration, Scleritis, Sty. For the full list see this list.