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KNOX COUNTY GOVERMENT
NPI 1225305600
Public Health or Welfare in Knoxville, TN

Active since November 29, 2011
140 DAMERON AVE., KNOXVILLE, TN 37917(865) 215-5273(865) 215-5295 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2026, Apr 26, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Knox County Goverment NPPES

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

KNOX COUNTY GOVERMENT (NPI 1225305600), doing business as Knox County Health Department, is a healthcare organization registered as a public health or welfare in Knoxville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since November 2011. The organization lists Megan Edwards, Public Health Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225305600
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251K00000X
Legal Business NameKNOX COUNTY GOVERMENT
Location Address140 DAMERON AVE.Knoxville, TN 37917-6413
Mailing AddressPo Box 197597Nashville, TN 37219-7597 · (865) 670-6199 · Fax (865) 670-6198
Phone(865) 215-5273
Fax(865) 215-5295
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMegan EdwardsPublic Health Officer · (865) 215-5273
Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1225305600 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPublic Health or WelfareAgencies
Taxonomy Code251K00000X
140 DAMERON AVE., Knoxville, TN 37917
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsKnox County Health Department

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1526492TN
Other0113732TN · Blue Cross

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Knox County Goverment is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

20

Medicare enrollment records show 20 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Knox County Goverment, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 9 practice at this address and 17 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Nurse Practitioner10
Infectious Disease7
Family Practice2
Obstetrics/Gynecology1

Clinicians, nearest first (20)

Jennifer Anders, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1982689329
140 DAMERON AVE KCHD
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 215-5320
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Christine Bloom, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1417450339
140 DAMERON AVE
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 215-5331
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Megan Edwards, M.D.
Infectious Disease
NPI 1730446535
140 DAMERON AVE
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 215-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ashley Ellis, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1104135441
140 DAMERON AVE
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 215-5173
✔ PECOSSame address
Whitney James
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831632611
140 DAMERON AVE
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 215-5320
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Brooke Jones, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1912334210
140 DAMERON AVE
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 215-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Elizabeth Shieh, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1558775692
140 DAMERON AVE
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 215-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Amanda Smithgall
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1689905622
140 DAMERON AVE
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 215-5320
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Letha Hancock, RN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073725263
140 DAMERON AVENUE
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 215-5334
✔ PECOSSame address
Heather Bradner, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1336557917
2210 SUTHERLAND AVE SUITE 110
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 525-4333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.0 mi
John Narro, MD
Infectious Disease
NPI 1295815512
1924 ALCOA HWY U114
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 305-9340
✔ PECOS2.7 mi
Mark Rasnake, MD
Infectious Disease
NPI 1962464644
1924 ALCOA HWY BOX U114
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 305-9340
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Simi Vincent, MD
Infectious Disease
NPI 1902836620
1924 ALCOA HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 305-9340
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Dondrea Bostick
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1710476270
2101 MEDICAL CENTER WAY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 546-9221
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Bryan Walker, MD
Infectious Disease
NPI 1144727959
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 580
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 305-6175
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi
James Wang, MD
Infectious Disease
NPI 1124524004
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 580
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 305-6175
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi
Warren Sayre, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1821025818
7211 WELLINGTON DR STE 102
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 558-9822
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.4 mi
Mahmoud Shorman, MD
Infectious Disease
NPI 1780011809
1249 15TH STREET SUITE 3000
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 691-1000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare187 mi
Martha Buchanan, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1043438468
3685 RIVERS AVE
North Charleston, SC 29405
(865) 215-5313
✔ PECOS311 mi
Karen Himebaugh, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1447252507
34709 9TH AVE S STE B500
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 944-6950
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2,110 mi

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

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 Knox County Goverment's NPI number?

The NPI number for Knox County Goverment is 1225305600. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2011. The provider is doing business as Knox County Health Department.

Where is Knox County Goverment located?

Knox County Goverment is located at 140 Dameron Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. The listed phone number is (865) 215-5273.

What is Knox County Goverment's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Public Health or Welfare with taxonomy code 251K00000X.

Is Knox County Goverment enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Knox County Goverment is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Knox County Goverment?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 20 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Knox County Goverment. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (10), Infectious Disease (7) and Family Practice (2). Of these, 9 practice at this address and 17 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Knox County Goverment accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Knox County Goverment 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 Knox County Goverment was last updated on February 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.