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Ophthalmology

Michael F. Lett, MD

Sees patients in Knoxville, TN · Chattanooga, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Michael F. Lett, MD is an ophthalmologist at 11730 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934. Phone: (865) 966-8770. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michael F. Lett had 345 Original Medicare patients and 530 services. NPI 1336188648. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 11730 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (865) 966‑8770
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Jonathan Woolfson MD PC
  • Medical school: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine · graduated 1979 (47 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael F. Lett, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Michael F. Lett accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael F. Lett 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 Michael F. Lett see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 345 Original Medicare patients and 530 services for Michael F. Lett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michael F. Lett's NPI number?
1336188648. 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 Michael F. Lett, 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 patients345
Services billed to Medicare530
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)348 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)76 services
  3. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)35 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)27 services
  5. Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)14 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure74%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael F. Lett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael F. Lett as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Jonathan Woolfson MD PC28 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Knoxville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Jonathan Woolfson MD PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1336188648
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians