KIRK A. WILCOX M.D. – NPI #1831222835
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

KIRK WILCOX is a physician located in HIXSON, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1831222835 to KIRK WILCOX on March 13, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QS0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Mar 22, 2011. 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 KIRK WILCOX below.

NPI Profile for
KIRK A. WILCOX

NPI Number
1831222835
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KIRK A. WILCOX
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1025 EXECUTIVE DR
SUITE 100
HIXSON, TN 37343-7916
Phone: (423) 870-2030 Fax: (423) 875-6405
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KIRK WILCOX

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMEDICARE RRTN080158101
MEDICAIDTN3082742
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
207QS0010X
- Family Medicine / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 TN MD0000025560

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Additional Information

Education
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1991
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
KIRK WILCOX is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ERLANGER BLEDSOE HOSPITAL
      71 WHEELERTOWN AVENUE
      PIKEVILLE, TN 37367
    • ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER
      975 E 3RD ST
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
    • MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
      2525 DESALES AVE
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CHI MEMORIAL HEALTH AT HOME
      1949 GUNBARREL ROAD SUITE 250
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421

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