John Edward Griepentrog, M.D.
General Surgery (CMS) · Knoxville, TN
At a glance
1932 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920-1527
Published activity: Colonoscopy · Hernia repair (minimally invasive) · Removal of tissue. View counts and coverage
NPPES record updated Oct 18, 2022. Public records can lag behind changes at a practice.
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1932 Alcoa HwyKnoxville, TN 37920-1527
Additional reported practice locations
200 Lothrop StF600 Presbyterian Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA 152132536
Phone: 4126472345 6410 Fannin St
Houston, TX 770303000
Phone: 8323257125
Education & affiliations
- Medical / professional school
- University Of Texas Medical School At Houston
- Graduation year
- 2013
- CMS specialties
- General Surgery
Practice groups
Reported hospital affiliations
- Leconte Medical Center Sevierville, TN
- University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN
Graduation year does not establish years in practice. A reported affiliation does not establish employment, current admitting privileges, or insurance participation.
Source: CMS National Downloadable File · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Procedures in the public data
Reported activity can help you ask more informed questions about a practice’s services.
| Procedure category | Published Medicare activity |
|---|---|
| Colonoscopy | 1-10 |
| Hernia repair (minimally invasive) | 1-10 |
| Removal of tissue | 1-10 |
| Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux | 1-10 |
CMS uses a one-year claims window with a reporting lag. Counts cover the Medicare activity included by CMS, not all patients. “1–10” is a published range. Volume is not a quality or outcomes score. Coverage and methodology
Source: CMS Utilization Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
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Industry-reported general payments
Includes reported transfers of value, such as meals, travel, or consulting. Payments do not establish improper conduct or quality of care. Research funding and ownership values are excluded from this total.
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Reported purposes
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Food and beverage | $695.79 |
Reporting companies
| Company | Amount |
|---|---|
| ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. | $273.39 |
| ACERA SURGICAL, INC. | $96.74 |
| INNOVATION TECHNOLOGIES INC | $62.71 |
| ATRICURE, INC. | $44.18 |
| LA JOLLA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY | $39.86 |
| BAXTER HEALTHCARE | $36.33 |
| AVITA MEDICAL AMERICAS, LLC | $32.66 |
| MEDTRONIC, INC. | $27.43 |
| Other reporting companies | $82.49 |
Source: CMS 2025 payments grouped by covered recipient and nature of payments · Published Jun 30, 2026.
Professional details: NPI, taxonomy & registry record
Registry details
- Primary taxonomy
- General Surgery (CMS)
- Taxonomy code
- 2086S0127X
- Enumeration date
- Apr 8, 2013
- Record updated
- Oct 18, 2022
More registry details
- Provider type
- Individual · Type 1
- Reported credentials
- M.D.
Reported taxonomies and licenses
2086S0127X · Primary
License reported: 65226 TN
208600000X
License reported: 65226 TN
2086S0102X
License reported: 65226 TN
2086S0127X
License reported: S4482 TX
License numbers and credentials are reported to NPPES; HCPList does not independently verify them.
Practice location
1932 Alcoa HwyKnoxville, TN 37920-1527
- Phone
- (865) 305-6058
Mailing address
1924 ALCOA HWY STE C270KNOXVILLE, TN 379201511
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