Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Sawyer, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Physician Assistant · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1235540733
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
501 20Th St, Suite 503
Knoxville, TN 379161809
(865) 331-4321
fax (865) 331-4320

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 24, 2020
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #2525
Medicaid
TN #Q005850

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235540733. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
45
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$4,529
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 21 15 $31
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc 13 13 $195
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 11 11 $122

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Knoxville Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
335
Patients
285
Total drug cost
$1,998
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 101 86 $855
Promethazine Hcl Generic 65 64 $148
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 39 25 $279
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 38 38 $153
Methylprednisolone Generic 34 30 $319
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 29 28 $113
Tramadol Hcl Generic 18 14 $57
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 11 0 $74

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Sawyer's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Sawyer practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Sawyer practice?
Dr. Christopher Sawyer practices at 501 20Th St, Knoxville, TN 379161809. Office phone: 8653314321.
What is Dr. Christopher Sawyer's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Sawyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235540733, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Sawyer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Sawyer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Sawyer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853); Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc (HCPCS 22551); Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (HCPCS 63047). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.