Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Pivonka, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1881970044
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.8 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4711 Centerline Dr Ste 100
Knoxville, TN 379171405
(865) 647-3260
fax (865) 647-3279
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 8, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Tennessee #2336 · Guam #PA-82
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881970044. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
406
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$23,393
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 130 | 58 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 121 | 55 | $102 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 42 | 42 | $103 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 38 | 38 | $15 | |
G0442 |
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 20 | 20 | $15 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 15 | 14 | $58 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 15 | 14 | $28 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 14 | 14 | $28 | |
90677 |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | 11 | 11 | $282 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 111 peers in Knoxville Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,290
Transactions
71
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 20 | $326.86 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 12 | $279.81 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 12 | $162.62 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 6 | $122.77 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 5 | $106.52 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 5 | $77.81 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $48.32 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $45.11 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 2 | $43.95 | |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. | 2 | $38.25 | |
| Ossur Americas, INC. | 1 | $19.25 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $18.55 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,990
Patients
854
Total drug cost
$559,917
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 322 | 93 | $3,952 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 286 | 80 | $3,703 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 276 | 76 | $1,711 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 260 | 67 | $3,841 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 210 | 65 | $3,561 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 206 | 59 | $6,459 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 188 | 53 | $2,314 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 187 | 75 | $6,531 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 175 | 48 | $2,760 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 174 | 55 | $780 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Pivonka's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Pivonka practices Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Pivonka practice?
Dr. Christopher Pivonka practices at 4711 Centerline Dr Ste 100, Knoxville, TN 379171405. Office phone: 8656473260.
What is Dr. Christopher Pivonka's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Pivonka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881970044, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Pivonka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Pivonka accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Pivonka commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.