TAMMY L KITCHENS M.D.
NPI 1154362143
Pediatrics in Elizabethton, TN

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1503 W ELK AVE, SUITE 12, ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643(423) 547-9400(423) 547-9401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 19, 2025, Nov 19, 2017, Jan 18, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Tammy L Kitchens M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

TAMMY L KITCHENS M.D. (NPI 1154362143) is an individual pediatrics provider in Elizabethton, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD31209) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154362143
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameTAMMY L KITCHENSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1503 W ELK AVE, SUITE 12Elizabethton, TN 37643-2876
Mailing AddressPo Box 632476Cincinnati, OH 45263-2476 · (423) 547-9400 · Fax (423) 547-9401
Fax(423) 547-9401
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1154362143 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD31209
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1503 W ELK AVE, Elizabethton, TN 37643

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid3859966TN
Other4107454TN · Bcbs
OtherTN0102TN · John Deere

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tammy L Kitchens M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Tammy Kitchens reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
121 BOONE RIDGE DR STE 1002
Johnson City, TN 37615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 357 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37643 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
1503 W ELK AVE, SUITE 8
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643
Specialist
1503 W ELK AVE, SUITE 8
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643
Specialist
1503 W ELK AVE, SUITE 3B
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643
Internal Medicine
1503 W ELK AVE, SUITE 5
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643
Internal Medicine
1503 W ELK AVE, SUITE 8
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1503 W ELK AVE
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643
General Practice
1503 W ELK AVE, SUITE 1
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643
Orthopaedic Surgery
1503 W ELK AVE, SUITE 3
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tammy Kitchens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tammy Kitchens is 1154362143. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Where is Tammy Kitchens located?

Tammy Kitchens practices at 1503 W Elk Ave Suite 12, Elizabethton, TN 37643. The listed phone number is (423) 547-9400.

What is Tammy Kitchens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Tammy Kitchens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tammy Kitchens is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Tammy Kitchens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tammy Kitchens reassigns Medicare benefits to State Of Franklin Healthcare Associates PLLC (Johnson City, TN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Tammy Kitchens's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tammy Kitchens accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Tammy Kitchens as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tammy Kitchens was last updated on February 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.