KAREN ELIZABETH RHEA MD – NPI #1770994691
Internal Medicine

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

KAREN RHEA is a physician located in POWELL, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1770994691 to KAREN RHEA on May 13, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jan 10, 2020. 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 KAREN RHEA below.

NPI Profile for
KAREN E. RHEA

NPI Number
1770994691
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KAREN E. RHEA
Professional Name: KAREN ELIZABETH RHEA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7744 CONNER RD
POWELL, TN 37849-3509
Phone: (865) 546-9751 Fax: (865) 362-6681
Mailing address
1275 DICK LONAS RD UNIT 101
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909-1383
Phone: (865) 584-4747 Fax: (865) 584-1363
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 10, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KAREN RHEA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTNQ044361
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
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine (Primary)		 TN 57699

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 2014
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
KAREN RHEA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1901 W CLINCH AVE
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
    • METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE
      990 OAK RIDGE TURNPIKE BOX 529
      OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
    • PARKWEST MEDICAL CENTER
      9352 PARK WEST BLVD
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
    • PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      7565 DANNAHER WAY POWELL
      POWELL, TN 37849
    • 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
    • TENNOVA HEALTHCARE HOME HEALTH
      1225 E. WEISGARBER ROAD, SUITE 370S
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
    • UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTER HOME CARE SERVICES
      900 E HILL AVE, SUITE 310
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37915

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