DR. CHRISTOPHER A PENDOLA M.D.
NPI 1013018431
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Kingsport, TN

Q: What is Christopher Pendola's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Pendola is 1013018431. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2006.

Q: What is Christopher Pendola's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Active since September 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75.96/100

CMS Quality Rating

430 W RAVINE RD, KINGSPORT, TN 37660(423) 245-3161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Christopher A Pendola M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHRISTOPHER A PENDOLA M.D. (NPI 1013018431) is an individual neurology provider in Kingsport, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD0000027717) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Kingsport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013018431

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER A PENDOLACredential: M.D.

Location Address430 W RAVINE RDKingsport, TN 37660

Mailing Address1021 W Oakland Ave Ste 310Johnson City, TN 37604-2192 · (423) 952-2111 · Fax (423) 282-1657

Phone(423) 245-3161

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2025

NPPES CertifiedAugust 22, 2025

✔ NPI 1013018431 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0400X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000027717✔ Licensed in VA · 0101054282

Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

430 W RAVINE RD, Kingsport, TN 37660

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12212 N John B Dennis Hwy, Suite CKingsport, TN 37660-5894 · Phone (423) 224-3940 · Fax (423) 224-3946

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1526971TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher A Pendola M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2961477484

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101230000337

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Pendola reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Associated Orthopaedics Of Kingsport PC

Same address

Orthopaedic Surgery

430 W RAVINE RD
Kingsport, TN 37660

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
12 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1912437062 (423) 245-3161

Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc.

0.1 mi

Internal Medicine

111 W STONE DR, SUITE 110
Kingsport, TN 37660

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
861 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1598124398 (423) 224-3701

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886

This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.

272 services170 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

166 services135 patients

Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies 95909

Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps identify any nerve damage or dysfunction. For 5-6 studies, this means multiple nerves will be tested. Small electrodes are placed on your skin to send and receive signals, causing minimal discomfort.

86 services84 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

85 services68 patients

Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies 95911

Nerve conduction studies involve sending small electrical shocks through the skin to measure how quickly nerves transmit signals. This helps detect nerve damage. 9-10 studies mean this process will be repeated on different nerves to gather comprehensive data.

48 services47 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

30 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsport, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440017

Location130 West Ravine RoadKingsport, TN 37662 · Sullivan County

Emergency services

Hawkins County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rogersville, TN

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440032

Location851 Locust StreetRogersville, TN 37857 · Hawkins County

Emergency services

Johnson City Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Johnson City, TN

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440063

Location400 N State Of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604 · Washington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franklin Woods Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Johnson City, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440184

Location300 Med Tech ParkwayJohnson City, TN 37604 · Washington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37660 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75.96/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

64.44

Improvement Activities

Cost

67.3

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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