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CHRIS A KLENCK M.D.
NPI 1528097771
Internal Medicine - Sports Medicine in Knoxville, TN

Active since July 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1551 LAKE LOUDON BLVD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37996(865) 475-4484 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2026, Jan 14, 2026, Jun 22, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Chris A Klenck M.d. NPPES

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

CHRIS A KLENCK M.D. (NPI 1528097771) is an individual sports medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (41783) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528097771
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RS0010X
Provider Legal NameCHRIS A KLENCKCredential: M.D.
Location Address1551 LAKE LOUDON BLVDKnoxville, TN 37996-2674
Mailing Address8320 E Walker Springs Ln Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37923-3120 · (865) 769-4500 · Fax (865) 769-4501
Phone(865) 475-4484
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1528097771 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RS0010X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 41783
Definition
An internist trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207PS0010X · License 41783 (TN)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 41783 (TN)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 41783 (TN)
1551 LAKE LOUDON BLVD, Knoxville, TN 37996
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Other Identifiers 5

Other7827802Aetna
OtherTN01L8TN · John Deere Healthcare
OtherP00903946TN · Railroad Medicare
Other4140843TN · Bluecross Blueshield
Other8832551TN · Cigna

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Chris A Klenck M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Chris Klenck reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Orthotennessee, PC
Same address
Orthopaedic Surgery
1551 LAKE LOUDON BLVD
Knoxville, TN 37916
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 115 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376888537 (865) 475-4484

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Chris Klenck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Klenck is 1528097771. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2006.

Where is Chris Klenck located?

Chris Klenck practices at 1551 Lake Loudon Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996. The listed phone number is (865) 475-4484.

What is Chris Klenck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RS0010X.

Is Chris Klenck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chris Klenck is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Chris Klenck's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chris Klenck reassigns Medicare benefits to Orthotennessee, PC (Knoxville, TN). The 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 Chris Klenck's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chris Klenck accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Chris Klenck 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 Chris Klenck was last updated on July 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.