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SARKIS JOHN CHOBANIAN MD
NPI 1730114141
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Knoxville, TN

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD, STE 300, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909(865) 588-5121(865) 588-2126 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Sarkis John Chobanian Md NPPES

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

SARKIS JOHN CHOBANIAN MD (NPI 1730114141) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD17781) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730114141
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameSARKIS JOHN CHOBANIANCredential: MD
Location Address1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD, STE 300Knoxville, TN 37909-2454
Mailing AddressPo Box 59002Knoxville, TN 37950-9002 · (865) 588-5121 · Fax (865) 588-2126
Phone(865) 588-5121
Fax(865) 588-2126
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 2017
✔ NPI 1730114141 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD17781
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD, Knoxville, TN 37909
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN3027393
Medicare UPINA99132
MedicaidQ008654TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.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)

Sarkis John Chobanian Md 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 Sarkis Chobanian reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Gastrointestinal Associates, PC
0.7 mi
Gastroenterology
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
Knoxville, TN 37909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780695999 (865) 588-5121

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37909 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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
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.

ANDREA KATHRYN KOTTMEIER
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Knox County (865) 588-5121
JENNIFER CHANCEY UNGER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Knox County (865) 588-5121
TEJAL MISTRY MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Knox County (865) 588-5121
BARRY VICTOR MAVES MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD, SUITE 300
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Knox County (865) 588-5121
JOSEPH MICHAEL FREEMAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Knox County (865) 588-5121
SHELBY BASS PA-C
Physician Assistant
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Knox County (865) 588-5121
JOHN MATTHEW MOORE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD, SUITE 300
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Knox County (865) 588-5121
ANEITHA PRATT DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1311 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Knox County (865) 588-5121

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 Sarkis Chobanian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarkis Chobanian is 1730114141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Sarkis Chobanian located?

Sarkis Chobanian practices at 1311 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 300, Knoxville, TN 37909. The listed phone number is (865) 588-5121.

What is Sarkis Chobanian's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Sarkis Chobanian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarkis Chobanian is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sarkis Chobanian's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sarkis Chobanian reassigns Medicare benefits to Gastrointestinal Associates, 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 Sarkis Chobanian's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sarkis Chobanian accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Sarkis Chobanian 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 Sarkis Chobanian was last updated on May 4, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.