DENNIS H. DUCK MD – NPI #1134127343
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

DENNIS DUCK is a physician located in RUTLEDGE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134127343 to DENNIS DUCK on July 12, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jun 11, 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 DENNIS DUCK below.

NPI Profile for
DENNIS H. DUCK

NPI Number
1134127343
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DENNIS H. DUCK
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8731 RUTLEDGE PIKE
RUTLEDGE, TN 37861
Phone: (865) 828-5595 Fax: (865) 828-5607
Mailing address
404 GATE ST
JEFFERSON CITY, TN 37760-3645
Phone: (865) 475-2331 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DENNIS DUCK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTN3049520
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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TN MD19957
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 TN MD19957
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine		 TN MD19957

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 1987
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DENNIS DUCK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MORRISTOWN HAMBLEN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
      908 W 4TH NORTH ST
      MORRISTOWN, TN 37814
    • TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      110 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      JEFFERSON CITY, TN 37760
    • UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC
      1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE
      1225 E. WEISGARBER RD., STE S 280
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
    • UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH SERV
      3301 WEST ANDREW JOHNSON SUITE 102
      MORRISTOWN, TN 37814

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