DR. ALEXANDER CARL CAVALEA MD
NPI 1376958231
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is Alexander Cavalea's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Cavalea is 1376958231. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2014.

Q: What is Alexander Cavalea's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Cavalea was last updated on July 17, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since June 30, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.69/100

CMS Quality Rating

1924 ALCOA HWY # U-11, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 305-9230(865) 305-8894 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea Md NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER CARL CAVALEA MD (NPI 1376958231) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (61247) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376958231

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X

Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER CARL CAVALEACredential: MD

Location Address1924 ALCOA HWY # U-11Knoxville, TN 37920-1511

Mailing Address1924 Alcoa Hwy # U-11Knoxville, TN 37920-1511 · (865) 305-9230 · Fax (865) 305-8894

Phone(865) 305-9230

Fax(865) 305-8894

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateJune 30, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 2020

NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2020

✔ NPI 1376958231 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2086S0102X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 61247

Definition

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

1924 ALCOA HWY # U-11, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander Carl Cavalea 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 ID5597022434

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200827002086

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 4

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.

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.

70 services53 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

64 services64 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

29 services29 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.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440015

Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

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.

95.69/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

85.28

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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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.

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