RAYMOND W. RHEAR MD – NPI #1659384253
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.

RAYMOND RHEAR is a physician located in ALAMO, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659384253 to RAYMOND RHEAR on August 14, 2006. 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 13 years ago on Jan 29, 2013. 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 RAYMOND RHEAR below.

NPI Profile for
RAYMOND W. RHEAR

NPI Number
1659384253
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAYMOND W. RHEAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
59 S. BELLS ST
ALAMO, TN 38001
Phone: (731) 696-5401 Fax: (731) 696-5404
Mailing address
58 S BELLS ST
ALAMO, TN 38001
Phone: (731) 696-5401 Fax: (731) 696-5404
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RAYMOND RHEAR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSTTN4077897
OTHERRAIL ROAD MEDICARETN080046419
MEDICAIDTN3153107
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 MD0000008006

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 1971
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
RAYMOND RHEAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      620 SKYLINE DRIVE
      JACKSON, TN 38301
  • NURSING HOME
    • BELLS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
      213 HERNDON DRIVE
      BELLS, TN 38006

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