DR. KENNETH A RULE MD
NPI 1891798088
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Knoxville, TN

Active since May 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
1924 ALCOA HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 584-7376(865) 584-8938 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 17, 2017, Aug 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Kenneth A Rule Md NPPES

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

DR. KENNETH A RULE MD (NPI 1891798088) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD16272) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891798088
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENNETH A RULECredential: MD
Location Address1924 ALCOA HWYKnoxville, TN 37920-1511
Mailing Address2240 Sutherland Ave Ste 107Knoxville, TN 37919-2333 · (865) 584-7376 · Fax (865) 584-8938
Fax(865) 584-8938
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1891798088 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License Licensed in TN · MD16272
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
1924 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINE01526TN
Medicaid3034846TN
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3034847TN
Medicaid64925944KY

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. Kenneth A Rule Md 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 ID2163402058
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100223000650
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

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.

Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum 76872
An ultrasound scan of the pelvic region through the rectum is a medical procedure where a small, smooth device is gently inserted into the rectum. This device uses sound waves to create images of the internal structures in the lower abdomen, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

94.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost81.31

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.

Registered Nurse (Obstetric, High-Risk)
1924 ALCOA HWY, 6S
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1924 ALCOA HWY, UNIV. OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1924 ALCOA HWY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE U-114 GSM, UTMCK
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Pharmacist
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Internal Medicine
1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U114
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

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 Kenneth Rule's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Rule is 1891798088. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2005.

Where is Kenneth Rule located?

Kenneth Rule practices at 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 584-7376.

What is Kenneth Rule's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Kenneth Rule enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Rule 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.

Is Kenneth Rule affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Rule is affiliated with University Health System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Rule was last updated on November 17, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.