RURAL MEDICAL SERVICES INC
NPI 1275358590
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Jefferson City, TN

Active since November 21, 2024CLIA Certified · 2 labs
1413 RUSSELL AVE, JEFFERSON CITY, TN 37760(865) 471-5525 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Rural Medical Services Inc NPPES

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

RURAL MEDICAL SERVICES INC (NPI 1275358590) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Jefferson City, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since November 2024. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists George Barton, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275358590
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NameRURAL MEDICAL SERVICES INC
Location Address1413 RUSSELL AVEJefferson City, TN 37760-2562
Mailing AddressPo Box 577Newport, TN 37822-0577 · (423) 613-3300 · Fax (423) 623-4088
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGeorge BartonCeo · (423) 613-3300
Enumeration DateNovember 21, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 26, 2024
NPPES CertifiedNovember 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1275358590 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
1413 RUSSELL AVE, Jefferson City, TN 37760

Accepted 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)

Rural Medical Services Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

26

Medicare enrollment records show 26 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rural Medical Services Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Nurse Practitioner13
Family Practice6
Mental Health Counselor4
Dentist2
Clinical Psychologist1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 26
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1346405958
1413 RUSSELL AVE
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 471-5525
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1609513779
1413 RUSSELL AVE
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 471-5525
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dentist
NPI 1053400309
1413 RUSSELL AVE
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 471-5525
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1528003886
6890 WEST ANDREW JOHNSON HIGHWAY
Talbott, TN 37877
(423) 839-2120
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1851063770
1079 E MORRIS BLVD
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 318-7373
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1790079614
908 W 4TH NORTH ST
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-4231
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1043075823
1079 E MORRIS BLVD
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 318-7373
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1023440195
3222 CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL RD
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 509-6611
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1871954420
3222 CHESTNUT HILL SCHOOL RD
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 509-6611
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1861833436
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1649750811
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1053895474
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS20 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1699745976
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1194796177
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1295938108
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1811393374
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1356465603
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1750857587
229 HEDRICK DR
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-1057
✔ PECOS20 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285034298
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 625-4511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1538329248
103 WILTON SPRINGS RD
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 487-2222
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
See all 26 clinicians

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 44D2315722

Rural Medical Services, Inc Jefferson City Center · Jefferson City, TN
Active · expires Dec 17, 2026
CLIA Number44D2315722
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateDecember 18, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 17, 2026
Laboratory DirectorLawrence J. Mathers
Laboratory Phone(423) 613-3300
Laboratory LocationRural Medical Services, Inc Jefferson City Center1413 Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN 37760
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 44D2332933

Rural Medical Services, Inc White Pine Center · White Pine, TN
Active · expires Oct 27, 2027
CLIA Number44D2332933
Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center
Certificate Effective DateOctober 28, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 27, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Rebecca B. Daugherty
Laboratory Phone(423) 613-3300
Laboratory LocationRural Medical Services, Inc White Pine Center1210 State Street, White Pine, TN 37890
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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 Rural Medical Services Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rural Medical Services Inc is 1275358590. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2024.

Where is Rural Medical Services Inc located?

Rural Medical Services Inc is located at 1413 Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN 37760. The listed phone number is (865) 471-5525.

What is Rural Medical Services Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Rural Medical Services Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rural Medical Services Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rural Medical Services Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 26 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Rural Medical Services Inc. 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 (13), Family Practice (6) and Mental Health Counselor (4). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Rural Medical Services Inc hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Rural Medical Services Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Rural Medical Services Inc 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 Rural Medical Services Inc was last updated on November 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.