Christopher Michael Nolte, M.D.
Sleep Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Christopher Michael Nolte is a Sleep Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Knoxville, TN with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 23 years in psychiatry & neurology, Christopher Michael Nolte, M.D. is a long-established sleep medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist in Knoxville. A Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduate since 2003, he brings 23+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5190dNPPES updated 2012-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
10820 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-1956
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.5%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
199
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
27
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
157
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $80k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$420 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Michael Nolte's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
23 years in practice
Experienced
A Psychiatrist or Neurologist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Taxonomy: 2084S0012X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Virtual Sleep Medicine Care With Christopher Michael Nolte
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Michael Nolte for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Knoxville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Michael Nolte
Dr. Nolte is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Knoxville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 218-7463.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christopher Michael Nolte
Practice Location
10820 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-1956
Mailing Address
10820 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-1956
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