Christopher Waggoner
NPI 1780038521 · Hospitalist Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Waggoner is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1780038521).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780038521
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 3725 (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
10 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
530 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 50 Minutes99233 | 313 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 109 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 88 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 20 | $166 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$166 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 21 | 11 |
| Prednisone | 18 | 17 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 15 | 11 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 15 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 14 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$173 across 8 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
- 2016-04-18
- Last updated
- 2024-04-02
- Certified
- 2024-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Waggoner's NPI number?
- Christopher Waggoner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780038521, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Waggoner's specialty?
- Christopher Waggoner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Waggoner located?
- Christopher Waggoner's practice location on file with NPPES is 1924 Alcoa Hwy # U56, Knoxville, TN 37920-1511.
- What is Christopher Waggoner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Waggoner is (865) 305-9081.
- Does Christopher Waggoner accept Medicare?
- Christopher Waggoner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Waggoner's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Waggoner's NPI (1780038521) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.