Quick answers
- Does Harry R. Hixson Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Harry R. Hixson Jr. 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 Harry R. Hixson Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,102 Original Medicare patients and 1,559 services for Harry R. Hixson Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Harry R. Hixson Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1679701791. 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 Harry R. Hixson Jr., 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 | 1,102 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,559 |
| Different services or procedures | 96 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)229 services
- Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)159 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast (70498)134 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast (70496)133 services
- Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)97 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Depression39%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety37%
Hospitals where Harry R. Hixson Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Harry R. Hixson Jr. 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 Loudon Medical CenterLenoir City, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 440110
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440125
- Leconte Medical CenterSevierville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440081
- Morristown Hamblen Hospital AssociationMorristown, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440030
- Roane Medical CenterHarriman, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440031
Practice locations
Addresses where Harry R. Hixson Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2001 Laurel Ave, Suite N304Knoxville, TN 37916 (865) 546‑9484
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Harry R. Hixson Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vista Radiology, PC65 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Interventional Radiologyalso
Other radiologists in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vista Radiology, 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 | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679701791 |
| 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