DR. THOMAS JAY CHRISTIANSON M.D.
NPI 1972895068
Anesthesiology in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is Thomas Christianson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Christianson is 1972895068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2011.

Q: What is Thomas Christianson's specialty?

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

Active since May 06, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.69/100

CMS Quality Rating

1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U109, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 305-9220 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Thomas Jay Christianson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS JAY CHRISTIANSON M.D. (NPI 1972895068) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (50929) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972895068

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS JAY CHRISTIANSONCredential: M.D.

Location Address1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U109Knoxville, TN 37920-1511

Mailing Address341 Trane DrKnoxville, TN 37919-6053 · (865) 588-0880 · Fax (865) 584-3111

Phone(865) 305-9220

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateMay 6, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 2021

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2021

✔ NPI 1972895068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 50929

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.

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License 50929 (TN)

1924 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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. Thomas Jay Christianson 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 ID3476795600

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150714000818

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

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Christianson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Health System, Inc

Same address

Dermatology

1924 ALCOA HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
832 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1083332951 (865) 305-9410

University Anesthesiologists, PLLC

0.1 mi

Anesthesiology

1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U109
Knoxville, TN 37920

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
58 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1558479279 (865) 305-9220

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 5

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

122 services46 patients

Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292

Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.

40 services19 patients

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.

24 services23 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

23 services22 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

14 services14 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

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.

95.69/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

85.28

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

MRS. SUSANNE LORI MITCHELL RN

Registered Nurse (Obstetric, High-Risk)

1924 ALCOA HWY, 6S
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-8888

DR. FELIX JOSEPH NEPVEUX V M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1924 ALCOA HWY, UNIV. OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (864) 498-8960

DR. SPENCER PUGH M.D.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

1924 ALCOA HWY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE U-114 GSM, UTMCK
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9340

CAITLIN TABLER LOWE

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-7255

CHRISTIAN BAYLESS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9000

JOAN JAKAB

Pharmacist

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-5337

UNIVERSITY PATHOLOGISTS, P.C.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9080

DAPHNE M. NORWOOD, MD

Internal Medicine

1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U114
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-9349

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 Thomas Christianson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Christianson is 1972895068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2011.

Where is Thomas Christianson located?

Thomas Christianson practices at 1924 Alcoa Hwy Box U109, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 305-9220.

What is Thomas Christianson's specialty?

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

Is Thomas Christianson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Christianson 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 Thomas Christianson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Christianson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Health System, Inc (Knoxville, TN) and University Anesthesiologists, PLLC (Knoxville, TN). 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 Thomas Christianson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Christianson accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Thomas Christianson 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.

Is Thomas Christianson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Christianson is affiliated with University Health System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Christianson was last updated on February 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.