Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 7 years
- Graduated from: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2014
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1245644228
Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze M.D.
Hand Surgeon
She is located at 260 Fort Sanders West Boulevard in Knoxville, TN 37922. Can help patients with the following: Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Dislocated Shoulder, Frostbite, Ganglion, Hammer Toe. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245644228. Appointment can be made via the phone number (865) 558-4400. She is affiliated with 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Kristen Lynn Ploetze, being an hand surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Dupuytren Contracture
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Ganglion
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Tremor
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross B15E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B16E $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B17E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) | EPO · Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B19E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08E $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26E $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S27E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S29E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S34E $45 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hand Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery) .
Bills through: Orthotennessee Pc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Stryker | $176 |
| Wright Medical Technology | $117 |
| Zimmer Biomet | $88 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $383 |
Studies
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2014Additional Specialities
- Orthopedic Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Kristen Lynn Ploetze?
Dr. Kristen Lynn Ploetze's office is located at 260 Fort Sanders West Boulevard in Knoxville, TN 37922.
Does Dr. Kristen Lynn Ploetze accept insurance?
Dr. Kristen Lynn Ploetze is listed in-network for 34 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Kristen Lynn Ploetze treat?
Dr. Kristen Lynn Ploetze provides treatment for Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Dislocated Shoulder, Frostbite, Ganglion, Hammer Toe. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Kristen Lynn Ploetze affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Kristen Lynn Ploetze is affiliated with PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.