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KAREN AVERY MD
NPI 1447293428
General Practice in Hixson, TN

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5870 HIGHWAY 153 STE 122, HIXSON, TN 37343(423) 243-3342(423) 402-8155 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 22, 2026, Oct 7, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Karen Avery Md NPPES

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

KAREN AVERY MD (NPI 1447293428) is an individual general practice provider in Hixson, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (54230) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447293428
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN AVERYCredential: MD
Location Address5870 HIGHWAY 153 STE 122Hixson, TN 37343-5826
Mailing Address2024 Springhill CtBirmingham, AL 35242-1402 · (205) 490-6322 · Fax (205) 490-6322
Phone(423) 243-3342
Fax(423) 402-8155
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1447293428 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 54230
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 54230 (TN), 18557 (MS), 27405 (AL)
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2083A0300X · License 54230 (TN)
5870 HIGHWAY 153 STE 122, Hixson, TN 37343
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Other Identifiers 2

Other202011213MS · Blue Cross
Medicaid01402598MS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Karen Avery Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6204877673
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210104000875
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Avery reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Crossroads Treatment Centers Of Tennessee, PC
62 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
2305 N GATEWAY AVE UNIT 4
Harriman, TN 37748
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316403405 (800) 805-6989
Kolbe Clinic LLC
148 mi
Psychiatry
109 FOOTHILLS PKWY STE 113
Chelsea, AL 35043
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841675865 (205) 618-9899
Revida Recovery Centers, PC
213 mi
Addiction Medicine
300 VALLEY ST NE
Abingdon, VA 24210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013483486 (276) 206-8197

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

RENU CHATTANOOGA, PLLC
Internal Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
5870 HIGHWAY 153 STE 122
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 243-3342
LYNDA R GREEN MS, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Counselor (Professional)
5870 HIGHWAY 153 STE 122
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 243-3342

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 Karen Avery's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Avery is 1447293428. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Karen Avery located?

Karen Avery practices at 5870 Highway 153 Ste 122, Hixson, TN 37343. The listed phone number is (423) 243-3342.

What is Karen Avery's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Karen Avery enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Avery is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karen Avery's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Avery reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Crossroads Treatment Centers Of Tennessee, PC (Harriman, TN), Kolbe Clinic LLC (Chelsea, AL) and Revida Recovery Centers, PC (Abingdon, VA). Each 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 Karen Avery's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Avery accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list Karen Avery 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 Karen Avery was last updated on September 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 32 days 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.