Paul Becker, MD
NPI 1205804473 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Becker, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1205804473).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205804473
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31304 (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
20 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
726 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 | 156 | $115 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 141 | $36 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 129 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $82 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 58 | $1,129 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 42 | 29 |
| Naproxen | 27 | 22 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 20 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 19 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 15 | 11 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 13 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2026-01-14
- Certified
- 2026-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Becker's NPI number?
- Paul Becker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205804473, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Becker's specialty?
- Paul Becker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Becker located?
- Paul Becker's practice location on file with NPPES is 260 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922-3355.
- What is Paul Becker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Becker is (865) 558-4400.
- Does Paul Becker accept Medicare?
- Paul Becker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Becker's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Becker's NPI (1205804473) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.