DR. RUSSELL ANDERSON BETCHER M.D.
NPI 1659349058
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is Russell Betcher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russell Betcher is 1659349058. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2006.

Q: What is Russell Betcher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Betcher was last updated on January 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since March 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

1422 OLD WEISGARBER RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909(865) 558-4400(865) 558-4471 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 14, 2026, Jun 14, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Russell Anderson Betcher M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUSSELL ANDERSON BETCHER M.D. (NPI 1659349058) is an individual sports medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (28975) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659349058

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Provider Legal NameDR. RUSSELL ANDERSON BETCHERCredential: M.D.

Location Address1422 OLD WEISGARBER RDKnoxville, TN 37909-1293

Mailing Address8320 E Walker Springs Ln Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37923-3120 · (865) 769-4500 · Fax (865) 769-4501

Phone(865) 558-4400

Fax(865) 558-4471

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2026

✔ NPI 1659349058 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 28975

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License MD28975 (TN)

1422 OLD WEISGARBER RD, Knoxville, TN 37909

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Other Identifiers 9

Other7100117160Ky Medicaid

OtherTN0162TN · John Deere Healthcare

Other3091851TN · Blue Cross Blue Shield

OtherTN0113TN · John Deere Healthcare

Other100011418TN · Tenncare

Other200033047TN · Railroad Medicare

Other5113561TN · Aetna

OtherTN0143TN · John Deere Healthcare

Medicaid3813217TN

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Russell Anderson Betcher 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 ID547227639

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090821000331

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 10

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

452 services82 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

171 services106 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

121 services104 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

116 services85 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

60 services52 patients

X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 72170

An X-ray of the pelvis, 1-2 views, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the lower part of your torso. These images help to detect any abnormalities or injuries in your hip bones and surrounding structures.

33 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

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.

91.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

80.84

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.

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