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Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD

(202 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Professional interests include: peripheral nerve surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), pituitary surgery, and more.

1932 Alcoa Highway Building C, Suite 360
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 524-1869

Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD is a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD is affiliated with University Physicians' Association, Inc., East Tennessee Children's Hospital, The University of Tennessee Medical Center and Neurosurgical Associates, P.C..

Office Locations

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

1932 Alcoa Highway Building C, Suite 360
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 524-1869

(865) 544-6533

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

spine imaging

In 2023, Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD had a list price for spine imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

neck X-ray

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD had a list price for neck X-ray, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2012 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	491
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	513
neck surgery	22
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	53

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	16
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2014 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	466
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	39
spinal procedures	39

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	18
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	584
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	91
X-rays	51

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	828
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	46
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	475
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	158
X-rays	108

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	22
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	487
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	132
X-rays	101

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	18
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	465
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	108
X-rays	78

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	23
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	371
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	48
X-rays	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	15
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	323
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	43
spinal procedures	103
X-rays	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	13
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	294
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	112
X-rays	84

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	15
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	275
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	127
X-rays	69

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	13
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	431
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	89
X-rays	69

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	193
Male	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	338
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	98
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	183

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Residency: West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Physicians' Association, Inc.

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

Neurosurgical Associates, P.C.

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 202 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Knoxville, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ARKIS BIOSCIENCES INC	$950,529 ARKIS CEREBRO FLO EVD CATHETER $162,551	$787,978
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$1,341 Interventional Therapies $1,251	Enabling Technologies - NIM, NAV, Power $82	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $7
Sanara MedTech Inc.	$891 CellerateRx $891
Stryker Corporation	$516 OPERON $198	OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM $159	CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System $159
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$313 KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $289	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $15	O-ARM-Spine $9
Other	$1,264 Mobi-C $177	OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM $118	Superion ISS $84	FORTEO $78	Spine $77	Other $730

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$506,576
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$280,080
Consulting Fee	$161,458
Food and Beverage	$3,824
Travel and Lodging	$2,916

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. James A. Killeffer, MD.

ARKIS BIOSCIENCES INC	2019	$1,851,571.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Founder
ARKIS BIOSCIENCES INC	2019	$241,778.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Investor
ARKIS BIOSCIENCES INC	2019	$24,027.68	Physician Covered Recipient	Officer

Biography

Dr. James Killeffer is a Knoxville, TN physician who specializes in neurosurgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Killeffer include neurosurgery. Dr. Killeffer's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with West Virginia University. His hospital/clinic affiliations include East Tennessee Children's Hospital, the University Physicians' Association, Inc., and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.