Sarah Kortebein, M.D.

Otolaryngology

Sarah Kortebein is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Powell, TN with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(865) 521-8050Powell, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sarah Kortebein, M.D. has practiced otolaryngology for 9+ years, working in group practice. A University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine graduate since 2017, she brings 9+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 16 Otolaryngology providers in TNSee all Otolaryngology in Powell9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 989dNPPES updated 2023-09-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7680 Dannaher Drive, Powell, TN 37849-4052

Fax: (865) 544-5816
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

26.71%

Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+21.6 pts)

26.71% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

149

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

90

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

161

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)25%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$436 received from industry

14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Sarah Kortebein's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2017

    University of Tennessee Health Science Center

  2. Board certified · Feb 5, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Taxonomy: 207Y00000X

Education & Training

University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 2017)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

7121 Regal Ln Ste 200a, Knoxville, TN 37918-5804

Differs from practice location

Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Sarah Kortebein

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah Kortebein for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Powell 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 Sarah Kortebein

Dr. Kortebein is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Powell, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 521-8050.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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