James Joseph Kennedy, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
James Joseph Kennedy is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Knoxville, TN with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
Patients across TN can see James Joseph Kennedy, M.D. in person in Knoxville or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (class of 1985), he has been practicing for over 41 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.3/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 20% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 173dNPPES updated 2025-12-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6906 Kingston Pike Suite 200, Knoxville, TN 37919-5704
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.3/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
298
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
345
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,001
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $296k
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, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.9k received from industry
101 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 James Joseph Kennedy's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Board certified · Nov 30, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
Po Box 10907, Knoxville, TN 37939-0907
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James Joseph Kennedy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Joseph Kennedy for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — 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 James Joseph Kennedy
Dr. Kennedy 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) 588-4044.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Joseph Kennedy
Practice Location
6906 Kingston Pike Suite 200, Knoxville, TN 37919-5704
Mailing Address
Po Box 10907, Knoxville, TN 37939-0907
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