CHRISTOPHER GARNER M.D. – NPI #1083000780
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

CHRISTOPHER GARNER is a physician located in BRISTOL, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1083000780 to CHRISTOPHER GARNER on April 09, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Jan 17, 2024. 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 CHRISTOPHER GARNER below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER GARNER

NPI Number
1083000780
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER GARNER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
208 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620
Phone: (423) 989-4050 Fax: (423) 990-3045
1 Other location(s):
2151 Century Ln
Johnson City, TN 37604-4469
Phone: (423) 926-2500
Fax: (423) 926-5999
Mailing address
PO BOX 699
MOUNTAIN HOME, TN 37684-0699
Phone: (423) 433-6039 Fax: (423) 433-6060
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 17, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER GARNER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTNQ037194
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
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 TN MD55224

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
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY QUILLEN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2015
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
CHRISTOPHER GARNER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INDIAN PATH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      2000 BROOKSIDE DR
      KINGSPORT, TN 37660
    • WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      ONE MEDICAL PARK BLVD
      BRISTOL, TN 37620
  • NURSING HOME
    • VIVIANT HEALTHCARE OF BRISTOL
      250 BELLEBROOK RD
      BRISTOL, TN 37620

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