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DR. JOSEPH HUNTER TIPTON M.D.
NPI 1770018582
Anesthesiology in Knoxville, TN

Active since April 30, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1901 CLINCH AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37916(865) 294-4792 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 4, 2024, Jul 18, 2022, Apr 30, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Joseph Hunter Tipton M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH HUNTER TIPTON M.D. (NPI 1770018582) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (58396) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770018582
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH HUNTER TIPTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1901 CLINCH AVEKnoxville, TN 37916-2307
Mailing Address109 W Tennessee AveOak Ridge, TN 37830-6502 · (865) 294-4792
Phone(865) 294-4792
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2024
✔ NPI 1770018582 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 58396
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1901 CLINCH AVE, Knoxville, TN 37916
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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. Joseph Hunter Tipton 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 ID6305197682
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220808001545
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Tipton reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

American Anesthesiology Of Tennessee, P.C.
0.1 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
501 20TH ST, SUITE 606
Knoxville, TN 37916
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: American Anesthesiology Of Tennessee PC
  • 959 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245279777 (865) 546-8040
Covenant Anesthesia Group, PC
18 mi
Anesthesiology
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE, ANESTHESIA DEPT
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 289 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639148117 (865) 691-9000
University Medical Associates
310 mi
Multi-Specialty
2125 CHARLIE HALL BLVD, SUITE 100
Charleston, SC 29414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
  • 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760413835 (843) 792-1414

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 2

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
17 services17 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440125
Location1901 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

JAMES RYAN WALLACE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1901 CLINCH AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 342-9098
LYNDSIE NICOLE DOCKERY RN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1901 CLINCH AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 331-1111
LAUREN HEALEY
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
1901 CLINCH AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 331-1111
MATTHEW TOWNSEND MUSTARD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1901 CLINCH AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 331-1111
DR. WILLIAM TYLER CLEMENTS DO
Internal Medicine
1901 CLINCH AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 331-1111
MR. MARK WAYNE JACKSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1901 CLINCH AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 331-1111
KELEIGH ANN GALLOWAY DNP, APRN, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1901 CLINCH AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 253-8667
ABBY MILILLO MSCCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1901 CLINCH AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 331-1111

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 Joseph Tipton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Tipton is 1770018582. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2017.

Where is Joseph Tipton located?

Joseph Tipton practices at 1901 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. The listed phone number is (865) 294-4792.

What is Joseph Tipton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Tipton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Tipton 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 Joseph Tipton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Tipton reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: American Anesthesiology Of Tennessee, P.C. (Knoxville, TN), Covenant Anesthesia Group, PC (Oak Ridge, TN) and University Medical Associates (Charleston, SC). 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 Joseph Tipton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Joseph Tipton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Tipton is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Tipton was last updated on June 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.