THOMAS EDWARD GAINES MD
NPI 1447243068
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is Thomas Gaines's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Gaines is 1447243068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2005.

Q: What is Thomas Gaines's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Gaines was last updated on March 5, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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 August 30, 2005PECOS Enrolled

95.69/100

CMS Quality Rating

1940 ALCOA HWY, STE E-180, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 305-6955(865) 637-5216 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Thomas Edward Gaines Md NPPES

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

THOMAS EDWARD GAINES MD (NPI 1447243068) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (021056) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447243068

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameTHOMAS EDWARD GAINESCredential: MD

Location Address1940 ALCOA HWY, STE E-180Knoxville, TN 37920-2244

Mailing AddressPo Box 440547Nashville, TN 37244-0547 · (865) 670-6199 · Fax (865) 670-6188

Phone(865) 305-6955

Fax(865) 637-5216

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 2010

✔ NPI 1447243068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 021056

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

1940 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINE81576

Medicare PIN37143273TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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 (PECOS)

Thomas Edward Gaines Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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

$160.89 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

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

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.

MRS. PATRICIA M HUDDLESTON NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1940 ALCOA HWY, STE 180
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-6955

DR. MONA ANNE DASGUPTA DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1940 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 524-7471

KNOXVILLE OMNICARE PLLC

Family Medicine

1940 ALCOA HWY, E40
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 588-1605

RAYMOND A DIETER III MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

1940 ALCOA HWY, SUITE E310
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-6955

ANNA H MOORE APRN, BC

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1940 ALCOA HWY, SUITE E310
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 544-2800

DR. MICHAEL MORGAN MCNALLY

Surgery (Vascular Surgery)

1940 ALCOA HWY, E120
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-8040

UHS CARDIOLOGY GROUP, LLC

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

1940 ALCOA HWY, STE 310
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 544-2800

MS. LISA A DUGGER NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1940 ALCOA HWY, SUITE E-310
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 544-2800

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 Thomas Gaines's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Gaines is 1447243068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2005.

Where is Thomas Gaines located?

Thomas Gaines practices at 1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E-180, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 305-6955.

What is Thomas Gaines's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Thomas Gaines enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Gaines is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Thomas Gaines accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Thomas Gaines 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 Thomas Gaines was last updated on March 5, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.