BRETT L. SMITH
NPI 1316265887
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Knoxville, TN
About Brett L. Smith NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
BRETT L. SMITH (NPI 1316265887) is an individual rheumatology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (2783) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Opted out of Medicare
Brett L. Smith has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2022 through October 1, 2026.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37916 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
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 Brett Smith's NPI number?
The NPI number for Brett Smith is 1316265887. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2010.
Where is Brett Smith located?
Brett Smith practices at 2018 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. The listed phone number is (865) 541-8830.
What is Brett Smith's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is Brett Smith enrolled in Medicare?
No. Brett Smith has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.
What insurance does Brett Smith accept?
Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Brett Smith 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 Brett Smith was last updated on February 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.
# Brett L. Smith · NPI 1316265887
Rheumatology physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 9, 2010.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1316265887 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 9, 2010
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Rheumatology · taxonomy 207RR0500X
- **State license:** 2783 (Tennessee)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2018 CLINCH AVE, Knoxville, TN 37916-2301
- **Phone:** (865) 541-8830 · **Fax:** (865) 541-8405
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Opted out of Medicare (opt-out affidavit on file, in effect through October 1, 2026); services are provided under private contract
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 14, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1534540 (TN)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1316265887) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.