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DR. CHRISTOPHER BLAKE MCKINLESS D.O.
NPI 1598041626
Emergency Medicine in Knoxville, TN

Active since November 03, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.33/100
CMS Quality Rating
1431 CENTERPOINT BLVD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37932(865) 985-7476 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 15, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Blake Mckinless D.o. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER BLAKE MCKINLESS D.O. (NPI 1598041626) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Virginia (0102203742) and active in the NPI registry since November 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Charleston Area Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598041626
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER BLAKE MCKINLESSCredential: D.O.
Location Address1431 CENTERPOINT BLVDKnoxville, TN 37932-1984
Mailing Address1431 Centerpoint BlvdKnoxville, TN 37932-1984 · (865) 985-7476
Phone(865) 985-7476
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 15, 2016
✔ NPI 1598041626 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0102203742✔ Licensed in NC · 205842✔ Licensed in WV · 3038✔ Licensed in TN · 2789
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1431 CENTERPOINT BLVD, Knoxville, TN 37932
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Dr. Christopher Blake Mckinless D.o. 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 ID345566618
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190222002127
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Mckinless reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Coverage, LLC
54 mi
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia enrollments
  • 557 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427005008 (423) 625-2200
Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC
187 mi
Emergency Medicine
989 MEDICAL PARK DR
Maysville, KY 41056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,071 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356379382 (606) 759-5311
Charleston Area Medical Center Inc
207 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
230 GEORGE ST STE 2
Beckley, WV 25801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 1,511 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427904002 (304) 255-2878
Health Care Alliance, Inc.
209 mi
Emergency Medicine
105 S EISENHOWER DR
Beckley, WV 25801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730128760 (304) 256-6600
Beckley Emergency Physicians LLC
209 mi
Emergency Medicine
306 STANAFORD RD, EMERGENCY ROOM
Beckley, WV 25801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 80 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376757674 (304) 255-3000
Virginia Emergency Medicine Assoicates, Ltd
398 mi
Emergency Medical Services
500 HOSPITAL DR, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Warrenton, VA 20186
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700988664 (540) 349-0504

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

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.

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.
148 services141 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
76 services75 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
30 services30 patients
Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making 99282
An emergency department visit for a mild to moderate issue is when you seek immediate medical attention for a non-life-threatening condition. This could include minor injuries, moderate pain, or illnesses like the flu. During the visit, healthcare professionals assess your condition, provide treatment, and may recommend follow-up care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Charleston Area Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, WV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510022
Location501 Morris StreetCharleston, WV 25301 · Kanawha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37932 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

92.33/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.98
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.

DR. ANTHONY SHANE MCRAVEN D.O.
Internal Medicine
1431 CENTERPOINT BLVD, SUITE 100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
Knox County (800) 342-2898
BRANDON BROOKS PA-C
Physician Assistant
1431 CENTERPOINT BLVD, SUITE 100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
Knox County (865) 985-7234
MS. SARAH FIGAROLA P.A.
Physician Assistant
1431 CENTERPOINT BLVD, SUITE 100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
Knox County (931) 247-7504
MR. DELFIN JADOL PA-C
Physician Assistant
1431 CENTERPOINT BLVD, SUITE100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
Knox County (865) 985-7012
DR. JAMES E. HENRY JR. M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1431 CENTERPOINT BLVD, STE 100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
Knox County (865) 693-1000
GLORIA JEAN KRASS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1431 CENTERPOINT BLVD, STE 100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
Knox County (865) 985-7029
MONTE DAVID HALL M.D.
Family Medicine
1431 CENTERPOINT BLVD, SUITE 100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
Knox County (800) 342-2898
TEAM PHYSICIANS OF OHIO, INC.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1431 CENTERPOINT BLVD, SUITE 100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
Knox County (865) 985-7185

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 Christopher Mckinless's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Mckinless is 1598041626. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2011.

Where is Christopher Mckinless located?

Christopher Mckinless practices at 1431 Centerpoint Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932. The listed phone number is (865) 985-7476.

What is Christopher Mckinless's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Mckinless enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Mckinless 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 Christopher Mckinless's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Mckinless reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Emergency Coverage, LLC (Newport, TN), Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC (Maysville, KY), Charleston Area Medical Center Inc (Beckley, WV), Health Care Alliance, Inc. (Beckley, WV), Beckley Emergency Physicians LLC (Beckley, WV) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Christopher Mckinless's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Mckinless accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Christopher Mckinless 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 Christopher Mckinless affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Mckinless is affiliated with Charleston Area Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Mckinless was last updated on February 15, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.