Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Taylor, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1013911791
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1124 E Weisgarber RD, Ste 100
Knoxville, TN 379092686
(865) 584-0905
fax (865) 584-3892

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 1, 2017
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #29986
Medicaid
TN #3818880

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013911791. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,568
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$406,415
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 591 544 $120
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 567 516 $58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 437 435 $32
92250 Photography of the retina 367 363 $34
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 330 133 $24
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 230 228 $118
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 229 192 $85
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 169 102 $500
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 128 124 $167
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 122 122 $154

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Knoxville Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 151. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$93
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
RxSight INC 1 $53.85
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 2 $39.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$93

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,342
Patients
1,203
Total drug cost
$191,480
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 694 202 $12,799
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 230 172 $14,915
Timolol Maleate Generic 223 66 $5,091
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim (Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim) Brand 219 180 $2,224
Tobramycin Generic 209 168 $1,463
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 147 120 $1,592
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 141 45 $3,190
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 108 31 $7,241
Ilevro (Nepafenac) Brand 102 74 $39,535
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 85 62 $3,231

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Taylor's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Taylor practices Ophthalmology Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Taylor practice?
Dr. Christopher Taylor practices at 1124 E Weisgarber RD, Knoxville, TN 379092686. Office phone: 8655840905.
What is Dr. Christopher Taylor's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Taylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013911791, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Taylor accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Taylor accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Taylor commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.