Dr Ronald G Christopher, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Morristown, TN

Dr Ronald G Christopher, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Morristown, Tennessee. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence Pllc, Volunteer Healthcare Services, Inc. and his current practice location is 2263 Sandstone Dr, Morristown, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 353-1070.

Dr Ronald G Christopher is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD34294) 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 1467403386.

Contact Information

Dr Ronald G Christopher, MD
2263 Sandstone Dr,
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 353-1070
(423) 353-1209



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ronald G Christopher
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location2263 Sandstone Dr, Morristown, 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:
  • Dr Ronald G Christopher attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467403386
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/29/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557404373
  • Enrollment ID: I20100202000644

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ronald G Christopher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467403386NPI-NPPES
1235545583OtherTNNPI
1527248MedicaidTN
Q008557MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD34294 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health CareMorristown, TNHome health agency
Smoky Mountain Home Health And Hospice, IncNewport, TNHome health agency
Kindred At HomeKnoxville, TNHome health agency
Morristown Hamblen Hospital AssociationMorristown, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
East Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence Pllc38707139108
Volunteer Healthcare Services, Inc.882000398147

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameEast Tennessee Center For Orthopaedic Excellence Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235545583
PECOS PAC ID: 3870713910
Enrollment ID: O20141013001326

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ronald G Christopher, MD
2263 Sandstone Dr,
Morristown, TN 37814

Ph: (423) 353-1070
Dr Ronald G Christopher, MD
2263 Sandstone Dr,
Morristown, TN 37814

Ph: (423) 353-1070

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Morristown, TN

Ruslan Safarov, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 420 W Morris Blvd Ste 400d, Morristown, TN 37813
Phone: 423-586-7509    Fax: 423-581-5701
Dr. William Charles Skakun, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 420 W Morris Blvd, Suite 400d, Morristown, TN 37813
Phone: 423-586-7509    Fax: 423-581-5701
Mark Peter Harmeling, PHYSICIAN SURGEON FE
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 305 North Bellwood Road, Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: 423-586-5031    Fax: 423-714-2298
Dr. Nicholas Anthony Grimaldi, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2815 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: 423-587-3480    Fax: 423-586-7821
Michael W Bratton Sr., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 420 W Morris Blvd, Ste 400d Health Star Physicians, Morristown, TN 37813
Phone: 423-586-7509    Fax: 423-581-5701
Dr. Carl L Byrd Iii, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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