Quick answers
- Does Ikuyo Imayama accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ikuyo Imayama accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ikuyo Imayama see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 133 Original Medicare patients and 310 services for Ikuyo Imayama. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ikuyo Imayama's NPI number?
- 1205253887. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ikuyo Imayama, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 133 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 310 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)61 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)51 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)36 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)31 services
- Telehealth consultation, critical care, initial , physicians typically spend 60 minutes communicating with the patient and providers via telehealth (G0508)11 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis61%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
- Heart failure50%
- Diabetes49%
Hospitals where Ikuyo Imayama works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ikuyo Imayama at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Cumberland Medical CenterCrossville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440009
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440125
- Methodist Medical Center of Oak RidgeOak Ridge, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440034
- Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440173
Practice locations
Addresses where Ikuyo Imayama is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 501 20th St, Suite 303Knoxville, TN 37916 (865) 331‑1975
- 6473 Kingston PikeKnoxville, TN 37919 (865) 588‑8831
- 944 Oak Ridge TpkeOak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 835‑3810
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ikuyo Imayama as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Covenant Medical Group Inc365 clinicians in the group
- Statcare Outpatient LLC28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other family doctors in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Covenant Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205253887 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians