PIERCE C ALEXANDER MD
NPI 1255319067
Hospitalist in Knoxville, TN

Active since January 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909(865) 584-4747(865) 584-1363 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Sep 21, 2017, May 15, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Pierce C Alexander Md NPPES

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

PIERCE C ALEXANDER MD (NPI 1255319067) is an individual hospitalist provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (21829) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Physicians Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255319067
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NamePIERCE C ALEXANDERCredential: MD
Location Address1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200Knoxville, TN 37909-2675
Mailing Address1225 E. Weisgarber Rd, Suite 200Knoxville, TN 37909-2675 · (865) 584-4747 · Fax (865) 584-1363
Fax(865) 584-1363
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1255319067 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TN · 21829
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200, Knoxville, TN 37909

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid3330279TN
Other4352354TN · Bcbs
Medicaid64021348KY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Pierce C Alexander Md 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 ID6800872516
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040624001327
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
552 services210 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
242 services98 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
132 services126 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
55 services52 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
50 services47 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Physicians Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Powell, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440120
Location7565 Dannaher Way PowellPowell, TN 37849 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37909 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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
85%232 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers21 claims21 services$16.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier11 claims12 services$922.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers21 claims21 services$79.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

Nurse Practitioner
1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Family Medicine
1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Internal Medicine
1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Family Medicine
1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Internal Medicine
1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Physician Assistant
1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255319067, enumerated as an "individual" on January 03, 2006.

The provider is located at 1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200 KNOXVILLE, TN 37909 and the phone number is (865) 584-4747.

Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Pierce Alexander is affiliated with: PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.