Kent L Sauter, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Knoxville, TN

Kent L Sauter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Neurosurgical Associates Pc and his current practice location is 1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 360, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 524-1869.

Kent L Sauter is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 38399) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1679510424.

Contact Information

Kent L Sauter, MD
1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 360,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1527
(865) 524-1869
(865) 544-6533

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKent L Sauter
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience35 Years
Location1932 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kent L Sauter attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679510424
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/06/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769459973
  • Enrollment ID: I20040915001094

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kent L Sauter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679510424NPI-NPPES
3898097MedicaidTN
3898097OtherTNBLUECROSS PROVIDER NUMBER
Q012244MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 38399 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Tn Medical CenterKnoxville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neurosurgical Associates Pc600288871639

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kent L Sauter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNeurosurgical Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639126188
PECOS PAC ID: 6002888716
Enrollment ID: O20040811001274

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kent L Sauter is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kent L Sauter, MD
1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 360,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1527

Ph: (865) 524-1869
Kent L Sauter, MD
1932 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 360,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1527

Ph: (865) 524-1869

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Practice Location: 1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 360, Knoxville, TN 37920
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