Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Killeffer, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1851333728
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 50.5 / 100 · 2023
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 360
Knoxville, TN 379201527
(865) 524-1869
fax (865) 544-6533
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 6, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #29334
- Medicaid (2)
- TN #Q013307 · TN #3820337
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851333728. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
411
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$81,138
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 137 | 123 | $82 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 52 | 26 | $35 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 51 | 46 | $117 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 43 | 21 | $228 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 38 | 38 | $101 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 22 | 13 | $36 | |
22552 |
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | 19 | 12 | $349 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 17 | 17 | $929 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 17 | 17 | $154 | |
22551 |
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc | 15 | 15 | $1,511 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$219
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanara MedTech Inc. | 1 | $51.06 | |
| ZIMVIE INC. | 1 | $48.66 | |
| Highridge Medical LLC | 1 | $41.80 | |
| Aesculap, Inc. | 1 | $26.26 | |
| CSL Behring | 1 | $20.00 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $15.74 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $15.52 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
72
Patients
43
Total drug cost
$303
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diazepam | Generic | 29 | 21 | $25 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 17 | 11 | $90 |
| Baclofen | Generic | 14 | 0 | $70 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 12 | 11 | $118 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Killeffer's medical specialty?
Dr. James Killeffer practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. James Killeffer practice?
Dr. James Killeffer practices at 1932 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 379201527. Office phone: 8655241869.
What is Dr. James Killeffer's NPI?
Dr. James Killeffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851333728, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Killeffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Killeffer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Killeffer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72040); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.