2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician NPI 1194789271 MD
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PAUL GOOGE, MD

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

PAUL GOOGE, MD is a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL GOOGE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about PAUL GOOGE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2006

NPI 1194789271

Primary specialty

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician

Niche

559 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician share within Tennessee

1. Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

PAUL GOOGE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 315 ERIN DR, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919, with a listed phone of (865) 584-1933. NPI 1194789271 was issued on 04/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOOGE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 559 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 369 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

315 ERIN DR
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Provider Details

NPI 1194789271
Specialty Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL GOOGE, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

DTGC, PC
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT
GREENSBORO PATHOLOGY, LLC
GREENSBORO, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Overview

How PAUL GOOGE, MD fits within the Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician landscape nationally.

559
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Providers in US
49
States with Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician
369
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GOOGE.

Compare Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL GOOGE, MD's specialty?
PAUL GOOGE, MD specializes in Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
Where is PAUL GOOGE, MD located?
PAUL GOOGE, MD is located at 315 ERIN DR, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919. Phone: (865) 584-1933.
What is PAUL GOOGE, MD's NPI number?
PAUL GOOGE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194789271, issued on 04/14/2006.
How many Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 559 Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider writes 369 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does PAUL GOOGE, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL GOOGE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL GOOGE, MD's credentials?
PAUL GOOGE, MD's NPI is 1194789271 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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