Pierce Alexander, MD
NPI 1255319067 · Hospitalist Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pierce Alexander, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1255319067).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255319067
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21829 (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
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
1,031 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 552 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 242 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 132 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 55 | $159 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 50 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$159 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 69 | 41 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 67 | 34 |
| Furosemide | 57 | 36 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 45 | 29 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 44 | 24 |
| Cefdinir | 41 | 40 |
| Prednisone | 40 | 40 |
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
- 2006-01-03
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pierce Alexander's NPI number?
- Pierce Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255319067, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pierce Alexander's specialty?
- Pierce Alexander is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pierce Alexander located?
- Pierce Alexander's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37909-2675.
- What is Pierce Alexander's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pierce Alexander is (865) 584-4747.
- Does Pierce Alexander accept Medicare?
- Pierce Alexander is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pierce Alexander's NPI active?
- Yes — Pierce Alexander's NPI (1255319067) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.