Christian Probst, M.D.
NPI 1023337136 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christian Probst, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1023337136).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023337136
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 63757 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
133 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $123 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31622 | 27 | $69 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 18 | $185 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 13 | $163 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,068 across 45 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-28
- Last updated
- 2025-09-03
- Certified
- 2025-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christian Probst's NPI number?
- Christian Probst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023337136, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christian Probst's specialty?
- Christian Probst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christian Probst located?
- Christian Probst's practice location on file with NPPES is 1926 Alcoa Hwy Ste F210, Knoxville, TN 37920-1545.
- What is Christian Probst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christian Probst is (865) 305-2495.
- Does Christian Probst accept Medicare?
- Christian Probst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christian Probst's NPI active?
- Yes — Christian Probst's NPI (1023337136) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.