51years
Jack E Gotcher JR., D.M.D,PH.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Knoxville, TN
Federal data signals
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High
11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.
7locations
Clean
Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.
95.69/ 100
57beneficiaries
$220
Coverage & verification in Tennessee
TennCareAdult Medicaid dental tier
LimitedPreventive plus a defined set of procedures, often capped.
TennCare sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit TennCareVerify state dental license
Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
Tennessee Board of Dentistry license lookupMailing address
PO BOX 440103
Nashville, TN 37244-0103
Address on file with NPPES for federal correspondence — may differ from the practice location above.
Credentials & training
- Specialty
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Primary specialty (NPPES)
- ORAL SURGERY
- Secondary specialties
- MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Taxonomy code
- 1223S0112X
- Credential
- D.M.D,PH.D.
- Credential type
- dentist
- Dental school
- HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Graduation year
- 1975
Practice ownership
- Entity type
- Individual
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
CMS quality & volume
CMS Quality Payment Program- MIPS final score (2023)
- 95.69 / 100
- MIPS quality component
- 85.29 / 100
- Medicare beneficiaries
- 57
- Medicare services
- 150
- Total Medicare payment
- $73,528
Industry payments
CMS Open Payments- Total payments received (2018)
- $220
- Number of payments
- 5
Open Payments tracks transfers of value from drug and device manufacturers to physicians and dentists. Inclusion is not an allegation of wrongdoing.
Before you book
Five-minute checklist before you call
Federal data tells you a dentist exists and is enumerated. It does not confirm insurance acceptance, current availability, or office fit. Use this list when you call so the visit isn’t a surprise.
Confirm insurance & out-of-pocket cost
- “Do you accept my exact insurance plan? (give the carrier, plan name, and member ID)”
- “Are you accepting new TennCare patients right now?”
- “What is the out-of-pocket cost I should expect for the type of visit I need?”
- “If you are out of network for me, can you bill my insurer or only me?”
Verify the dentist & availability
- “Is Jack E Gotcher JR. the dentist who will see me, or another provider in the practice?”
- “Are you accepting new patients? When is the next available appointment?”
- “Will the same dentist handle follow-up visits, or rotate?”
Verify the license yourself
Search the Tennessee Board of Dentistry license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Tennessee Board of Dentistry site →
Match office services to your needs
- “Do you offer emergency or same-day appointments? After-hours number?”
- “What languages do your front desk and clinical staff speak?”
- “Is the office wheelchair-accessible? Any accommodations available on request?”
- “Do you offer sedation options for anxious patients (nitrous, oral, IV)?”
- “Do you treat pediatric patients in this practice, or refer them to a pediatric dentist?”
- “For surgical procedures, what post-op support is available the same day and overnight?”
Ready to call? Have your insurance card and a list of symptoms or visit reasons in front of you.
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About oral & maxillofacial surgeons
What is a oral & maxillofacial surgeon?
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) handles the surgical end of dentistry: complex extractions including impacted wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, jaw reconstruction, treatment of facial trauma, and orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery. They're also licensed to administer general anesthesia in-office.
Training. After dental school, an oral surgeon completes a 4- to 6-year hospital-based residency. Some programs include a medical degree (MD) integrated into the residency. Board certification is through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
More about oral & maxillofacial surgeonsFrequently asked
About this provider
What is Jack E Gotcher JR.'s NPI?
Jack E Gotcher JR. has the National Provider Identifier 1619967676. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does Jack E Gotcher JR. accept Medicare?
Yes. Jack E Gotcher JR. is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.Does Jack E Gotcher JR. accept TennCare?
We do not have a verified TennCare acceptance signal for Jack E Gotcher JR.. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the TennCare provider directory at https://www.tn.gov/tenncare.html.How do I verify Jack E Gotcher JR.'s dental license?
Use the Tennessee Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/dentistry-board.html. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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