Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Waggoner
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1780038521
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.6 / 100 · 2023
- 10 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1924 Alcoa Hwy # U56
Knoxville, TN 379201511
(865) 305-9081
fax (865) 305-8769 - Mailing address
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Po Box 440426, Po Box 415000-Msc8135
Nashville, TN 372418135
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 2, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #3725
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780038521. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
634
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$63,848
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 232 | 80 | $112 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 231 | 93 | $74 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 110 | 110 | $105 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 45 | 45 | $164 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 16 | 16 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 26 peers in Knoxville Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$173
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 4 | $76.76 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $31.24 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $24.93 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 1 | $22.49 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $17.40 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
126
Patients
98
Total drug cost
$17,395
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | Generic | 20 | 19 | $240 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 17 | 13 | $98 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 16 | 13 | $120 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 16 | 15 | $70 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 16 | 14 | $165 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 14 | 13 | $62 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $8,030 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 13 | 11 | $8,611 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Waggoner's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Waggoner practices Hospitalist Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Waggoner practice?
Dr. Christopher Waggoner practices at 1924 Alcoa Hwy # U56, Knoxville, TN 379201511. Office phone: 8653059081.
What is Dr. Christopher Waggoner's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Waggoner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780038521, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Waggoner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Waggoner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Waggoner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.