Sung Yong Bae, M.D.
NPI 1043443997 · Internal Medicine Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sung Yong Bae, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1043443997).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043443997
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 52660 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,292 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 257 | $6 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 245 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 189 | $112 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 147 | $309 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 139 | $4 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 131 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 199 | 66 |
| Allopurinol | 153 | 40 |
| Calcitriol | 133 | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 128 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 113 | 43 |
| Irbesartan | 104 | 30 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 93 | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$413 across 16 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
- 2009-08-26
- Last updated
- 2015-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sung Yong Bae's NPI number?
- Sung Yong Bae's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043443997, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sung Yong Bae's specialty?
- Sung Yong Bae is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sung Yong Bae located?
- Sung Yong Bae's practice location on file with NPPES is 2001 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916.
- What is Sung Yong Bae's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sung Yong Bae is (865) 524-3131.
- Does Sung Yong Bae accept Medicare?
- Sung Yong Bae is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sung Yong Bae's NPI active?
- Yes — Sung Yong Bae's NPI (1043443997) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.