Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Pendola, M.D.

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neurology Physician · Kingsport, TN

  • NPI 1013018431
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
430 W Ravine RD
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 245-3161
Additional location
2212 N John B Dennis Hwy, Suite C
Kingsport, TN 376605894
(423) 224-3940
fax (423) 224-3946
Mailing address
1021 W Oakland Ave Ste 310
Johnson City, TN 376042192

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 22, 2025
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #MD0000027717 · Virginia #0101054282
Medicaid
TN #1526971

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013018431. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
816
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$98,957
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 236 150 $86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 189 136 $82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 82 66 $116
95909 Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies 77 77 $119
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 59 59 $152
95816 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 47 45 $338
95911 Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies 38 38 $185
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 33 33 $199
95908 Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies 22 22 $103
95910 Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies 19 19 $162

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$29,523
Transactions
124
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lundbeck LLC 40 $15,103.47
ABBVIE INC. 65 $14,043.77
UCB, Inc. 8 $137.82
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 2 $49.86
Genentech USA, Inc. 2 $38.27
MDD US Operations, LLC 1 $34.69
Vericel Corporation 1 $23.05
Stryker Corporation 1 $21.59
ARGENX US, INC. 1 $21.28
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $17.38
DJO, LLC 1 $15.86
Nevro Corp. 1 $15.57

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$13,125
Honoraria
$12,410
Consulting Fee
$2,008
Food and Beverage
$1,621
Travel and Lodging
$359

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,502
Patients
292
Total drug cost
$684,401
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Donepezil Hcl Generic 226 59 $3,082
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 213 50 $10,059
Levetiracetam Generic 185 42 $6,899
Memantine Hcl Generic 175 42 $7,201
Gabapentin Generic 98 19 $1,649
Botox (Onabotulinumtoxina) Brand 90 29 $119,749
Lamotrigine Generic 73 13 $1,429
Ubrelvy (Ubrogepant) Brand 72 13 $112,193
Lacosamide Generic 70 14 $5,777
Baclofen Generic 68 11 $1,482

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Pendola's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Pendola practices Neurology Physician in Kingsport, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Pendola practice?
Dr. Christopher Pendola practices at 430 W Ravine RD, Kingsport, TN 37660. Office phone: 4232453161.
What is Dr. Christopher Pendola's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Pendola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013018431, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Pendola accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Pendola accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Pendola commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (HCPCS 95886); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.