CHRISTOPHER L. HOVIS MD – NPI #1740294552
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

CHRISTOPHER HOVIS is a radiologist located in KNOXVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740294552 to CHRISTOPHER HOVIS on July 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Apr 05, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER HOVIS below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER L. HOVIS

NPI Number
1740294552
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER L. HOVIS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2001 LAUREL AVE # N304
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916-1810
Phone: (865) 766-6870 Fax:
Mailing address
4709 PAPERMILL DR STE 201
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909-1921
Phone: (865) 766-6870 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 05, 2023

Note: NPPES allows providers to attest to the accuracy of their NPI data. When a provider request any change to the NPI record, they will be able to attest to their changed NPI data, resulting in an updated certification date.

Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER HOVIS

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTN1505941
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)
TN 42375

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER HOVIS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER
      550 FORT LOUDON MEDICAL CENTER DR
      LENOIR CITY, TN 37772
    • FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1901 W CLINCH AVE
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
    • PARKWEST MEDICAL CENTER
      9352 PARK WEST BLVD
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
    • ROANE MEDICAL CENTER
      8045 ROANE MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      HARRIMAN, TN 37748
    • TENNOVA HEALTH CARE-CLEVELAND
      2305 CHAMBLISS AVE NW
      CLEVELAND, TN 37311

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.