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EAST TENNESSEE CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDIC EXCELLENCE PLLC
NPI 1235545583
Orthopaedic Surgery in Morristown, TN

Active since July 08, 2014CLIA 44D2083141 · Waiver
2263 SANDSTONE DR, MORRISTOWN, TN 37814(423) 353-1070(423) 353-1209 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 2, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence Pllc NPPES

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

EAST TENNESSEE CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDIC EXCELLENCE PLLC (NPI 1235545583) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Morristown, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 27, 2026 and lists Ronald G Christopher, Owner/physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235545583
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameEAST TENNESSEE CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDIC EXCELLENCE PLLC
Location Address2263 SANDSTONE DRMorristown, TN 37814-2593
Mailing Address2263 Sandstone DrMorristown, TN 37814-2593 · (423) 353-1070 · Fax (423) 353-1209
Phone(423) 353-1070
Fax(423) 353-1209
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRonald G ChristopherOwner/physician · (423) 353-1070
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 2, 2016
✔ NPI 1235545583 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
2263 SANDSTONE DR, Morristown, TN 37814
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN103G700330TN
MedicaidQ08557TN

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 44D2083141

East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence · Morristown, TN
Active · expires Aug 27, 2026
CLIA Number44D2083141
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 28, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 27, 2026
Laboratory DirectorRonald Christopher
Laboratory Phone(423) 353-1070
Laboratory LocationEast Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence2263 Sandstone Drive, Morristown, TN 37814
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

MRS. AUTUM DAWN SHAW MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
2263 SANDSTONE DR
MORRISTOWN, TN 37814
Hamblen County (423) 535-4544
DR. RONALD G CHRISTOPHER MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
2263 SANDSTONE DR
MORRISTOWN, TN 37814
Hamblen County (423) 353-1070
JOSEPH CREAZZO JR. DPM
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
2263 SANDSTONE DR
MORRISTOWN, TN 37814
Hamblen County (423) 581-0444
DAVID KNECHT JR. PA
Physician Assistant
2263 SANDSTONE DR
MORRISTOWN, TN 37814
Hamblen County (423) 353-1070

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC is 1235545583. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2014.

Where is East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC located?

East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC is located at 2263 Sandstone Dr, Morristown, TN 37814. The listed phone number is (423) 353-1070.

What is East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Does East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D2083141) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 27, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC was last updated on February 2, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.