Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alan Grindstaff, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1801856935
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1924 Alcoa Highway, The University of Tenn Medical Center Pathology Dept
Knoxville, TN 379206999
(865) 305-8994
fax (865) 305-6866

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 24, 2010
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #32133
Medicaid
TN #3852136

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801856935. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,728
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$68,646
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 736 354 $34
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 257 199 $32
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 221 74 $25
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 172 110 $73
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 69 64 $10
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 58 47 $35
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 39 24 $55
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 32 31 $128
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 32 32 $91
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure 29 14 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in this city , average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alan Grindstaff's medical specialty?
Dr. Alan Grindstaff practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Alan Grindstaff practice?
Dr. Alan Grindstaff practices at 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 379206999. Office phone: 8653058994.
What is Dr. Alan Grindstaff's NPI?
Dr. Alan Grindstaff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801856935, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alan Grindstaff accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alan Grindstaff accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alan Grindstaff commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.