Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Kennedy, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1780698985
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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6906 Kingston Pike, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 379195704
(865) 588-4044
fax (865) 588-6990 - Additional location
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907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN 378045015
(865) 980-5377 - Mailing address
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Po Box 10907
Knoxville, TN 379390907
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 1, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #MD020718
- Medicaid (3)
- TN #3054105 · TN #Q018012 · TN #3871294
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780698985. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,016
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$84,947
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 464 | 172 | $83 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 257 | 74 | $75 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 121 | 96 | $84 | |
99347 |
Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 68 | 23 | $42 | |
90792 |
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | 33 | 33 | $166 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 30 | 19 | $117 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 26 | 26 | $76 | |
90792 |
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | 17 | 17 | $185 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Knoxville Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 124. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,904
Transactions
99
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanda Pharmaceuticals INC. | 12 | $323.79 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 18 | $311.17 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 11 | $205.03 | |
| Alkermes, INC. | 11 | $203.80 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 12 | $167.89 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 7 | $130.56 | |
| Tris Pharma INC | 6 | $112.77 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 3 | $80.04 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 4 | $74.90 | |
| Neos Therapeutics, Lp | 4 | $63.44 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 3 | $51.47 | |
| Bausch Health US, LLC | 3 | $47.78 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $37.10 | |
| Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US INC | 2 | $31.36 | |
| Corium, LLC | 1 | $26.29 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,245
Patients
663
Total drug cost
$54,451
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | Generic | 375 | 49 | $2,118 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 332 | 74 | $4,089 |
| Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) | Brand | 317 | 70 | $10,464 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 305 | 49 | $1,391 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 276 | 57 | $3,940 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 230 | 51 | $6,499 |
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 200 | 39 | $3,001 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 197 | 37 | $2,194 |
| Mirtazapine | Generic | 185 | 55 | $3,590 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 167 | 39 | $2,686 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Kennedy's medical specialty?
Dr. James Kennedy practices Psychiatry Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. James Kennedy practice?
Dr. James Kennedy practices at 6906 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 379195704. Office phone: 8655884044.
What is Dr. James Kennedy's NPI?
Dr. James Kennedy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780698985, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Kennedy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Kennedy accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Kennedy commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99442). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.