Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Depersio accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Depersio 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 Richard J. Depersio see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 426 Original Medicare patients and 1,680 services for Richard J. Depersio. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Depersio's NPI number?
- 1457435794. 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 Richard J. Depersio, 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 | 426 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,680 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)350 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)209 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)199 services
- Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)149 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)118 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis51%
- Anxiety32%
- Diabetes31%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Hospitals where Richard J. Depersio works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Depersio 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.
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440125
- University Health System, IncKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440015
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Depersio is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 160Knoxville, TN 37920
- 220 Fort Sanders W Blvd, Suite 101Knoxville, TN 37922
- 7680 Dannaher DrPowell, TN 37849 (865) 521‑8050
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Depersio as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Greater Knoxville Ear Nose and Throat Associates PC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other ENT doctors in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Greater Knoxville Ear Nose and Throat Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457435794 |
| 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