Quick answers
- Does Kurtis J. Kress accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kurtis J. Kress 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 Kurtis J. Kress see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 113 Original Medicare patients and 185 services for Kurtis J. Kress. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kurtis J. Kress's NPI number?
- 1275214496. 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 Kurtis J. Kress, 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 | 113 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 185 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)90 services
- Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth (G0427)66 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)15 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia69%
- Arthritis58%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kurtis J. Kress is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9352 Park W BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923 (865) 694‑5700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kurtis J. Kress as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Parkwest Medical Center57 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Parkwest Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275214496 |
| 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
- 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