DR. KNOX R TATE M.D.
NPI 1285745638
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Hickory, NC

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.37/100
CMS Quality Rating
18 13TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 322-2644(828) 327-2235 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 29, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Knox R Tate M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KNOX R TATE M.D. (NPI 1285745638) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200500267) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285745638
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. KNOX R TATECredential: M.D.
Location Address18 13TH AVE NEHickory, NC 28601-3748
Mailing AddressPo Box 308Hickory, NC 28603-0308 · (828) 322-2644 · Fax (828) 327-2235
Fax(828) 327-2235
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 29, 2012
✔ NPI 1285745638 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 9

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200500267
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · Body ImagingTaxonomy 2085B0100X · License 200500267 (NC)
Also ListedRadiology · NeuroradiologyTaxonomy 2085N0700X · License 200500267 (NC)
Also ListedRadiology · Nuclear RadiologyTaxonomy 2085N0904X · License 200500267 (NC)
Also ListedRadiology · Pediatric RadiologyTaxonomy 2085P0229X · License 200500267 (NC)
Also ListedRadiology · Therapeutic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0203X · License 200500267 (NC)
Also ListedRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0204X · License 200500267 (NC)
Also ListedRadiology · Radiological PhysicsTaxonomy 2085R0205X · License 200500267 (NC)
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic UltrasoundTaxonomy 2085U0001X · License 200500267 (NC)
18 13TH AVE NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Other Identifiers 9

Other139HHNC · Bcbs
Other560941927NC · Cigna
Medicare UPINI29465NC
Other560941927NC · United Healthcare
Medicaid5900717NC
OtherP00235224NC · Railroad Medicare
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified2038382NC
Other246190NC · Mamsi
Other560941927NC · Medcost

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. Knox R Tate 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 ID840232294
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050525000788
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

2

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

Diagnostic Radiology
18 13TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
701 1ST ST NW STE C
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 313 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 56

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
419 services371 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
217 services213 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
210 services208 patients
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553
An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
181 services172 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
177 services174 patients
Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551
An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
148 services148 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Rutherford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rutherfordton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340013
Location288 South Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 · Rutherford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340041
Location321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 · Caldwell County
Emergency services

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morganton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340075
Location2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 · Burke County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Frye Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340116
Location420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340143
Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

97.37/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost91.25

Reported Quality Measures

Nuclear Medicine: Correlation with Existing Imaging Studies for All Patients Undergoing Bone Scintigraphy
Percentage of final reports for all patients, regardless of age, undergoing bone scintigraphy that include physician documentation of correlation with existing relevant imaging studies (e.g., x-ray, MRI, CT, etc.) that were performed
94%33 patients
Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…
100%25 patients
Radiology: Reminder System for Screening Mammograms
Percentage of patients undergoing a screening mammogram whose information is entered into a reminder system with a target due date for the next mammogram
100%90 patients
Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports
Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…
100%113 patients
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Practitioner
18 13TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
18 13TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
18 13TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Radiology (Diagnostic Ultrasound)
18 13TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
18 13TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
18 13TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
18 13TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
18 13TH AVE NE
HICKORY, NC 28601

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 Knox Tate's NPI number?

The NPI number for Knox Tate is 1285745638. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Knox Tate located?

Knox Tate practices at 18 13th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 322-2644.

What is Knox Tate's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Knox Tate enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Knox Tate is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Knox Tate's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Knox Tate reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Catawba Radiological Associates, Inc. (Hickory, NC) and Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Hickory, NC). Each 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 Knox Tate's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Knox Tate affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Knox Tate is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc, Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Knox Tate was last updated on February 29, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.