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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Richard L. Love Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Sevierville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Richard L. Love Jr., MD is an OB-GYN at 501 19th St, Suite 401, Knoxville, TN 37916. Phone: (865) 541-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard L. Love Jr. had 50 Original Medicare patients and 122 services. NPI 1740217637. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: OB-GYN (Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology)
  • Address: 501 19th St, Suite 401, Knoxville, TN 37916 · Directions
  • Phone: (865) 541‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Leconte Medical Center
  • Group practice: Fort Sanders Perinatal Center
  • Medical school: East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine · graduated 1993 (33 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard L. Love Jr., 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 Richard L. Love Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Love 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 Richard L. Love Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 50 Original Medicare patients and 122 services for Richard L. Love Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard L. Love Jr.'s NPI number?
1740217637. 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 L. Love 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 patients50
Services billed to Medicare122
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)23 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)21 services
  3. Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)21 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)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 pressure60%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Depression22%
  • Anxiety22%
  • Osteoporosis22%

Hospitals where Richard L. Love Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Love 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.

  • Leconte Medical CenterSevierville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440081

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard L. Love Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Love Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Fort Sanders Perinatal Center35 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Obstetrics/Gynecology doctors in Tennessee →

Other OB-GYNs in Knoxville

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

All OB-GYNs in Knoxville →

Other clinicians in Fort Sanders Perinatal Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740217637
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians