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- 1928 Alcoa Hwy, Mob B Suite 222, Knoxville, TN 37920
About Dr. Pickens
Ryan B. Pickens, MD practices urology in Knoxville, TN. Ryan is a 2006 graduate of University of Louisville School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Ryan cared for 2,970 Medicare patients across 6,921 services. The services billed most often include bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and urinalysis, manual test. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760639850.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (865) 305-9254
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1928 ALCOA HWY MOB B SUITE 222
Knoxville, TN 37920
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,921 services · 2,970 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
797 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
100 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
57 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
32 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
25 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52310 |
23 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array | Procedure | 64561 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76775 |
71 | As often as other peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other urologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other urologists in Knoxville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Pickens's specialty?
Dr. Pickens is an urologist in Knoxville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Pickens?
Dr. Pickens is listed at 1928 Alcoa Hwy Mob B Suite 222, Knoxville, TN 37920. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Pickens?
The number on file is (865) 305-9254. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pickens's NPI number?
Dr. Pickens's National Provider Identifier is 1760639850. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pickens's medical education?
Dr. Pickens attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pickens been practicing?
Dr. Pickens has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Pickens known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pickens performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and x-ray of abdomen, 1 view, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Pickens confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pickens. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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