Active NPI 1548251341 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert B Knowles , MD

Internal Medicine • Sparta, TN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Knowles, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Internal Medicine in Sparta, TN. Practice services are available at 435 SEWELL DR under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, blood test, clotting time, administration of influenza virus vaccine. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

435 Sewell Dr

Sparta, TN 385831223

Telephone 9317384595

Fax 9318374596

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Saint Thomas River Park Hospital, Llc Facility NPI 1972193191

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Sparta, TN

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 36.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Sparta, TN (2716 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

50.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	733	385	$202.00	$110.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	105	$137.00	$77.72
85610 Blood test, clotting time	89	15	$49.00	$4.29
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	83	82	$47.00	$15.56
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	77	76	$81.00	$64.02
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	47	44	$31.00	$13.46
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	44	35	$7.00	$3.25
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	37	34	$100.00	$49.45
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	32	21	$77.00	$38.18
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	31	19	$47.00	$13.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$202.00	$105.40
82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors	15	15	$9.00	$4.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$311.00	$158.16
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	11	11	$47.00	$15.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	812	417	$202.00	$81.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	225	174	$137.00	$56.62
85610 Blood test, clotting time	196	20	$49.00	$4.24
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	180	26	$1.00	$0.12
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	108	105	$47.00	$15.55
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	93	90	$81.00	$59.60
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	76	57	$100.00	$50.13
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	72	43	$47.00	$13.27
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	67	53	$7.00	$3.46
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	53	50	$31.00	$15.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$202.00	$101.36
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	34	18	$77.00	$38.35
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	30	11	$7.00	$2.02
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	20	20	$47.00	$15.57
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	16	16	$39.00	$17.13
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	15	15	$74.67	$53.15
82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors	14	14	$9.00	$4.35
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	12	12	$172.00	$117.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	925	427	$202.00	$81.48
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	348	45	$1.00	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	337	206	$137.00	$55.80
85610 Blood test, clotting time	258	25	$49.00	$4.28
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	145	75	$47.00	$15.42
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	123	123	$47.00	$15.42
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	116	116	$80.12	$53.92
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	99	16	$12.00	$0.57
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	73	36	$77.00	$38.33
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	67	49	$7.00	$3.41
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	55	48	$100.00	$49.71
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	49	47	$31.00	$15.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$202.00	$99.71
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	45	12	$7.00	$1.79
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	27	14	$32.00	$16.22
82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors	17	17	$9.00	$4.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$311.00	$154.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,014	427	$202.00	$87.88
85610 Blood test, clotting time	442	36	$49.00	$4.75
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	360	51	$1.00	$0.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	318	201	$137.00	$59.47
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	182	175	$47.00	$18.68
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	175	75	$47.00	$18.98
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	159	159	$64.00	$51.64
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	144	26	$12.00	$0.61
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	93	44	$77.00	$38.86
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	85	56	$7.00	$3.38
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	64	60	$100.00	$50.16
82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors	64	64	$9.00	$4.22
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	49	14	$5.82	$1.95
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	46	46	$47.00	$18.89
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	46	42	$31.00	$15.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$202.00	$100.55
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	30	30	$291.00	$192.68
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	29	29	$44.00	$19.25
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	19	14	$32.00	$16.22
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	17	17	$145.00	$105.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$311.00	$154.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,004	414	$202.00	$95.15
85610 Blood test, clotting time	466	35	$49.00	$5.28
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	340	48	$1.00	$0.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	334	201	$137.00	$64.47
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	125	121	$47.00	$23.26
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	82	38	$77.00	$38.46
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	80	16	$12.00	$0.65
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	67	53	$100.00	$50.07
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	66	34	$47.00	$23.04
82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors	64	64	$9.00	$4.32
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	62	62	$45.00	$42.77
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	53	53	$64.00	$47.14
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	49	48	$47.00	$23.26
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	48	46	$31.00	$15.63
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	45	37	$7.00	$3.43
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	43	11	$5.00	$2.89
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	29	29	$291.00	$186.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$202.00	$100.43
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	25	25	$44.00	$21.38
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	21	21	$145.00	$91.84
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	11	11	$32.00	$15.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TN MD28675

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

5 Associated Practitioners

Linda Stover , FNP

Family Medicine

NPI 1609870393

Family Nurse Practitioner

Sharon Hampton

Family Medicine

NPI 1720540768

Dr. Stylianos Kakoullis , MD

Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1770586679

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Stephanie Knowles , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1821430877

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Dr. Ryan Hunley , DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1992233704

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 17, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 17, 2014

Registered at 435 SEWELL DR, SPARTA, TN 385831223 (Tel: 9317384595)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 17, 2014

Registered at 421 SEWELL DR, SPARTA, TN 385831223 (Tel: 9317384395)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 17, 2014

Recorded as ROBERT KNOWLES, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 17, 2014

Internal Medicine (License #MD28675 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 31, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548251341

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 31, 2005

Last Update: December 17, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

421 Sewell Dr

Sparta, TN 385831223

Phone: 9317384395

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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