EAST TENNESSEE CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDIC EXCELLENCE PLLC
NPI 1235545583
Orthopaedic Surgery in Morristown, TN
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, 2028 and lists Ronald G Christopher, Owner/physician, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 2
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
9Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians, nearest first (9)
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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, TNFrequently 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.
Is East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (5), Orthopedic Surgery (2) and Anesthesiology (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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, 2028. 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 Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee 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.
# East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence Pllc · NPI 1235545583
Orthopaedic Surgery organization in Morristown, Tennessee. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 8, 2014.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1235545583 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** July 8, 2014
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Ronald Christopher, OWNER/PHYSICIAN
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2263 SANDSTONE DR, Morristown, TN 37814-2593
- **Phone:** (423) 353-1070 · **Fax:** (423) 353-1209
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 9 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Nurse Practitioner (5), Orthopedic Surgery (2), Anesthesiology (1); 2 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 2, 2016
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare PIN 103G700330 (TN); Medicaid Q08557 (TN)
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1235545583) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.