Quick answers
- Does Kenneth W. Christenberry accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth W. Christenberry 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 Kenneth W. Christenberry see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 308 Original Medicare patients and 19,110 services for Kenneth W. Christenberry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth W. Christenberry's NPI number?
- 1780783860. 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 Kenneth W. Christenberry, 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 | 308 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 19,110 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg (J2919)11,720 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,782 services
- Injection, lincomycin hcl, up to 300 mg (J2010)1,162 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)799 services
- Injection, penicillin g benzathine, 100,000 units (J0561)586 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety30%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Kenneth W. Christenberry works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kenneth W. Christenberry 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
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth W. Christenberry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1318 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916 (865) 522‑5155
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1966 (60 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780783860 |
| 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