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SMOKY MOUNTAIN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC
NPI 1326287871
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Knoxville, TN

Active since February 06, 2009CLIA 44D2005768 · Waiver
1338 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909(865) 558-3139(865) 588-5711 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2025, Mar 12, 2020, Jul 31, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center Llc NPPES

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

SMOKY MOUNTAIN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC (NPI 1326287871) is a healthcare organization registered as an ambulatory surgical in Knoxville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since February 2009. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 4, 2028 and lists Beth Lensgraf Brown, Practice Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326287871
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QA1903X
Legal Business NameSMOKY MOUNTAIN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC
Location Address1338 PAPERMILL POINTE WAYKnoxville, TN 37909-1903
Mailing Address1338 Papermill Pointe WayKnoxville, TN 37909-1903 · (865) 558-3139 · Fax (865) 330-6323
Phone(865) 558-3139
Fax(865) 588-5711
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBeth Lensgraf BrownPractice Administrator · (865) 558-3139
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1326287871 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Ambulatory SurgicalAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QA1903X
1338 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY, Knoxville, TN 37909
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1526056TN
Other206TN · State Licensure Health Care Facility

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 and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Benjamin Johnson, M.D.
Anesthesiology
NPI 1982674164
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 673-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Todd Ussery, MD
Anesthesiology
NPI 1982601290
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 219-3506
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Timothy Bunker, M.D.
Pain Management
NPI 1316086606
281 UNDERPASS DR
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-5454
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare48 mi
Robert Odell, M.D., PH.D.
Anesthesiology
NPI 1013957026
8084 W SAHARA AVE SUITE E
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 247-7246
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,744 mi

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 44D2005768

Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC · Knoxville, TN
Active · expires Apr 4, 2028
CLIA Number44D2005768
Laboratory TypeAmbulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective DateApril 5, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 4, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMonica Suttles
Laboratory Phone(865) 673-5000
Laboratory LocationSmoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC1338 Papermill Pointe Way, Knoxville, TN 37909
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 64635
This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.
68 services30 patients
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493
This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.
62 services21 patients
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 62323
This procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.
25 services20 patients

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 Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC is 1326287871. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2009.

Where is Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC located?

Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC is located at 1338 Papermill Pointe Way, Knoxville, TN 37909. The listed phone number is (865) 558-3139.

What is Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Ambulatory Surgical, with taxonomy code 261QA1903X.

Is Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC. 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 Anesthesiology (3) and Pain Management (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D2005768) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 4, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC 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 Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC 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 Smoky Mountain Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC was last updated on June 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.