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RAUL VASQUEZ - GARAGATTI M.D.
NPI 1518283522
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Knoxville, TN

Active since April 15, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.69/100
CMS Quality Rating
1924 ALCOA HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 305-9081(865) 305-8769 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 27, 2026, Jun 25, 2025, Jul 21, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Raul Vasquez - Garagatti M.d. NPPES

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

RAUL VASQUEZ - GARAGATTI M.D. (NPI 1518283522) is an individual infectious disease provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Texas (U8256) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518283522
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameRAUL VASQUEZ - GARAGATTICredential: M.D.
Location Address1924 ALCOA HWYKnoxville, TN 37920-1511
Mailing Address740 E Laurel RdLondon, KY 40741-8601 · (606) 330-7823 · Fax (606) 330-7825
Phone(865) 305-9081
Fax(865) 305-8769
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1518283522 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U8256
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 55716 (TN)
1924 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11001 Saint Joseph LnLondon, KY 40741-8345 · Phone (606) 330-6000 · Fax (606) 330-7825
Location 2800 E Dawson StTyler, TX 75701-2036 · Phone (903) 606-5956

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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

Raul Vasquez - Garagatti 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 ID7719133412
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171028000208, I20210423001502, I20240918004956, I20241203000413, I20250110000829
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 13

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 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
1,437 services354 patients
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.
1,299 services319 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
272 services251 patients
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.
240 services71 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
172 services67 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
157 services152 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Parkwest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440173
Location9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Peterson Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kerrville, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450007
Location551 Hill Country DriveKerrville, TX 78028 · Kerr 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
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$18.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$88.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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. SUSANNE LORI MITCHELL RN
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, High-Risk)
1924 ALCOA HWY, 6S
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-8888
DR. FELIX JOSEPH NEPVEUX V M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1924 ALCOA HWY, UNIV. OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (864) 498-8960
DR. SPENCER PUGH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1924 ALCOA HWY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE U-114 GSM, UTMCK
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9340
CAITLIN TABLER LOWE
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-7255
CHRISTIAN BAYLESS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9000
JOAN JAKAB
Pharmacist
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-5337
UNIVERSITY PATHOLOGISTS, P.C.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9080
DAPHNE M. NORWOOD, MD
Internal Medicine
1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U114
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9349

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 Raul Vasquez - Garagatti's NPI number?

The NPI number for Raul Vasquez - Garagatti is 1518283522. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2010.

Where is Raul Vasquez - Garagatti located?

Raul Vasquez - Garagatti practices at 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 305-9081.

What is Raul Vasquez - Garagatti's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Raul Vasquez - Garagatti enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Raul Vasquez - Garagatti 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.

What insurance does Raul Vasquez - Garagatti accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Raul Vasquez - Garagatti 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 Raul Vasquez - Garagatti affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Raul Vasquez - Garagatti is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, Physicians Regional Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center and Peterson Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Raul Vasquez - Garagatti was last updated on July 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.