Quick answers
- Does Knox R. Tate accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Knox R. Tate 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 Knox R. Tate see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,927 Original Medicare patients and 4,117 services for Knox R. Tate. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Knox R. Tate's NPI number?
- 1285745638. 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 Knox R. Tate, 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 | 2,927 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,117 |
| Different services or procedures | 180 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)419 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)256 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)210 services
- Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)181 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)177 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Anxiety37%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes35%
Hospitals where Knox R. Tate works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Knox R. Tate 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.
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, IncMorganton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340075
- Caldwell Memorial HospitalLenoir, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340041
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340143
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340116
- Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340013
Practice locations
Addresses where Knox R. Tate is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18 Thirteenth Ave NEHickory, NC 28601 (828) 322‑2644
- 321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 (828) 757‑5504
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Knox R. Tate as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc218 clinicians in the group
- Catawba Radiological Associates Inc17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285745638 |
| 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