John Tanksley, MD
NPI 1780812321 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Easley, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Tanksley, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Easley, SC (NPI 1780812321).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780812321
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31882 (SC)
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
17 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
406 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 82 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 81 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $118 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 48 | $32 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 36 | $156 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 63 | 51 |
| Celecoxib | 50 | 24 |
| Meloxicam | 45 | 29 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 28 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 | 17 |
| Naproxen | 26 | 24 |
| Methylprednisolone | 15 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$827 across 13 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
- 2009-06-22
- Last updated
- 2025-06-18
- Certified
- 2025-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Tanksley's NPI number?
- John Tanksley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780812321, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Tanksley's specialty?
- John Tanksley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Tanksley located?
- John Tanksley's practice location on file with NPPES is 309 E 1st Ave, Easley, SC 29640-3040.
- What is John Tanksley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Tanksley is (864) 850-2663.
- Does John Tanksley accept Medicare?
- John Tanksley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Tanksley's NPI active?
- Yes — John Tanksley's NPI (1780812321) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.