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BAPTIST EYE SURGEONS, PLLC
NPI 1679622997
Specialist in Knoxville, TN

Active since January 09, 2007
4528 CHAPMAN HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 579-3920(423) 585-4244 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2026, Apr 9, 2026, Jun 22, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Baptist Eye Surgeons, Pllc NPPES

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

BAPTIST EYE SURGEONS, PLLC (NPI 1679622997) is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in Knoxville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization lists Christie Hicks, Compliance Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679622997
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Legal Business NameBAPTIST EYE SURGEONS, PLLC
Location Address4528 CHAPMAN HWYKnoxville, TN 37920-4359
Mailing Address4528 Chapman HwyKnoxville, TN 37920-4359 · (865) 579-3920 · Fax (423) 585-4244
Phone(865) 579-3920
Fax(423) 585-4244
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristie HicksCompliance Manager · (865) 579-3920
Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1679622997 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
4528 CHAPMAN HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3712353TN

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Baptist Eye Surgeons, Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

13

Medicare enrollment records show 13 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 10 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Ophthalmology11
Optometry2

Clinicians, nearest first (13)

Andrew Anzeljc, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1891061396
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Marc Bodenheimer, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1598747875
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Adam Carrera, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1477916682
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Heidi Dahl, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1396373536
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
John Murchison, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1003898289
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Austin Nave, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1629531934
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stanley Pace, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1366717605
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Paul Pruett, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1164611513
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Darin Smith, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1811979008
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Erik Sweet, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1205285632
4528 CHAPMAN HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-3920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Janis Holt, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1285667030
3001 W ANDREW JOHNSON HWY
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 581-0360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare37 mi
Sherry Tilley, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1689894602
3001 W ANDREW JOHNSON HWY
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 581-0360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare37 mi
Cam Wiehe, OD
Optometry
NPI 1356955165
3001 W ANDREW JOHNSON HWY
Morristown, TN 37814
(865) 579-3920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare37 mi

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 Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC is 1679622997. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2007.

Where is Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC located?

Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC is located at 4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 579-3920.

What is Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 13 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Ophthalmology (11) and Optometry (2). Of these, 10 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 7 other insurers list Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC 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 Baptist Eye Surgeons, PLLC was last updated on September 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 45 days 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.