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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Joseph Tipton's specialty?

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

Q: 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.

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: August 02, 2026.

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

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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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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.

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

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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