NIKKI B ZITE M.D.
NPI 1518065416
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Knoxville, TN

Active since September 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.69/100
CMS Quality Rating
1928 ALCOA HWY, SUITE 300, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 305-9799(865) 305-9752 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Nikki B Zite M.d. NPPES

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

NIKKI B ZITE M.D. (NPI 1518065416) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD0000038048) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518065416
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameNIKKI B ZITECredential: M.D.
Location Address1928 ALCOA HWY, SUITE 300Knoxville, TN 37920-1502
Mailing AddressPo Box 440420Nashville, TN 37244-0420 · (865) 670-6199 · Fax (865) 670-6188
Fax(865) 305-9752
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 2009
✔ NPI 1518065416 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000038048
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1928 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN3897924TN
Medicare UPINI17706TN

Accepted Insurance

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

Nikki B Zite 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 ID7911966437
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041008000749
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 Nikki Zite reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Diagnostic Radiology
1928 ALCOA HWY STE 315
Knoxville, TN 37920
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 832 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
1928 ALCOA HWY, BUILDING B, SUITE 127
Knoxville, TN 37920
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 95 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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
$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
$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
Quality85.28
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1928 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1928 ALCOA HWY, B100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
1928 ALCOA HWY, STE 209
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1928 ALCOA HWY, STE 105
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Dermatology
1928 ALCOA HWY, SUITE 209
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1928 ALCOA HWY, MEDICAL BUILDING B SUITE 300
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
1928 ALCOA HWY, STE 303
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1928 ALCOA HWY, STE 102
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

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 Nikki Zite's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nikki Zite is 1518065416. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006.

Where is Nikki Zite located?

Nikki Zite practices at 1928 Alcoa Hwy Suite 300, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 305-9799.

What is Nikki Zite's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Nikki Zite enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nikki Zite 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 Nikki Zite's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nikki Zite reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Health System Inc (Knoxville, TN) and University Of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN). 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 Nikki Zite's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nikki Zite accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Nikki Zite 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.

Is Nikki Zite affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nikki Zite is affiliated with University Health System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nikki Zite was last updated on August 26, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.