FRANKLIN G. KING MD – NPI #1881675262
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

FRANKLIN KING is an anesthesiologist located in KNOXVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881675262 to FRANKLIN KING on November 11, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name GREG KING. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207L00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on May 17, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for FRANKLIN KING below.

NPI Profile for
FRANKLIN G. KING

NPI Number
1881675262
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FRANKLIN G. KING
Other Name: GREG KING
Credentials
MD
Primary location
501 20TH ST
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Phone: (865) 546-8040 Fax: (865) 541-2787
2 Other location(s):
1901 W Clinch Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916-2307
Phone: (865) 541-1111
256 Fort Sanders West Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37922-3355
Phone: (865) 244-4580
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for FRANKLIN KING

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSS OF TNTN3029087
OTHERBLUECARETN3029087
OTHERMCRRTN050029860
OTHERPHP TENNCARETN100011100
MEDICAIDTN3051311
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology (Primary)
TN 20529
207LP2900X
- Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
TN 20529

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1986
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
FRANKLIN KING is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1901 W CLINCH AVE
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37916

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