Quick answers
- Does George C. Keough accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George C. Keough 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 George C. Keough see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 4,763 Original Medicare patients and 16,191 services for George C. Keough. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George C. Keough's NPI number?
- 1942286729. 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 George C. Keough, 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 | 4,763 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,191 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)6,839 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)4,748 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,235 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,194 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)588 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where George C. Keough is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 123 Fox RdKnoxville, TN 37922 (865) 690‑9467
- 14490 Ocean HwyPawleys Island, SC 29585 (843) 881‑4440
- 612 Seacoast PkwyMt Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 881‑4440
- 657 Middle Creek RdSevierville, TN 37862 (865) 690‑9467
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George C. Keough as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Forefront Dermatology SC662 clinicians in the group
- Knoxville Dermatology Group PC30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Forefront Dermatology SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942286729 |
| 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
- 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