DENNIS G HARRIS MD
NPI 1477590404
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Morristown, TN
NPI Status: Active since May 31, 2006
Contact Information
2815 W AJ HWY
MORRISTOWN, TN
ZIP 37814
Phone: (423) 581-3939
Fax: (423) 587-8895
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 43
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About DENNIS HARRIS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dennis Harris, a provider established in Morristown, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine and more than 43 years of experience. He graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine in 1983. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1477590404 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number MD17057 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated February 2026.
- NPI
- 1477590404
- Provider Name
- DENNIS G HARRIS MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2815 W AJ HWY MORRISTOWN, TN 37814
- Location Phone
- (423) 581-3939
- Location Fax
- (423) 587-8895
- Mailing Address
- 2815 W AJ HWY MORRISTOWN, TN 37814
- Mailing Phone
- (423) 581-3939
- Mailing Fax
- (423) 587-8895
- Medical School Name
- EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY QUILLEN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 1983
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-31-2006
- Last Update Date
- 02-03-2026
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207LP2900X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD17057
- License State
- TN
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 208VP0000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Pain Medicine | MD17057 (TN) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
- BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
- BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3020922 | MEDICAID (05) | TN |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Dennis Harris is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Dennis Harris is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 6305810938
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040820000409
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance
Complete ultrasound scan of joint
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint
Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint
Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to accurately locate a large joint, usually the knee or shoulder. A needle is then inserted to either extract fluid (aspiration) or inject medication. The ultrasound helps ensure precision and safety.
This service was performed 16 times for 15 patientsA complete ultrasound scan of a joint is a non-invasive procedure using sound waves to create images of your joint. It helps identify problems like inflammation, injury, or disease. It's painless, safe, and doesn't involve radiation.
This service was performed 18 times for 16 patientsThis procedure involves using imaging technology to locate and treat nerves in your lower spine or sacral area that may be causing pain. Each additional facet joint refers to treating more than one spinal nerve. It's a non-invasive way to manage chronic back pain.
This service was performed 67 times for 55 patientsThis procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.
This service was performed 65 times for 58 patientsThis procedure involves the use of imaging technology to accurately target and destroy nerves in the upper or middle spinal facet joints, which may be causing pain. Each additional facet joint treated follows the same process.
This service was performed 27 times for 24 patientsThis procedure involves the use of imaging technology to guide a needle to the nerves of a single facet joint in the upper or middle spine. The nerves are then treated to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
This service was performed 28 times for 26 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 46 times for 37 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 187 times for 55 patientsFluoroscopic guidance for needle placement is a medical procedure that uses a special X-ray technology to help accurately place a needle in the body. It's often used in biopsies, injections or other treatments to ensure precision and safety.
This service was performed 20 times for 14 patientsThis procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid drug into the sacral spine nerve root. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The process can be repeated for each additional level of the spine to help manage pain or inflammation.
This service was performed 20 times for 17 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.
This service was performed 33 times for 26 patientsThis procedure involves injecting medicine into the joint where your lower spine meets your hip bone. Using special imaging technology, the doctor ensures the medicine is delivered accurately. This can help reduce pain and inflammation in that area.
This service was performed 25 times for 23 patientsThis procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joints of your lower or sacral spine to manage pain. Imaging guidance ensures accurate placement. It's the second level, meaning it's done on two different joint levels.
This service was performed 91 times for 54 patientsThis procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.
This service was performed 100 times for 57 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.
This service was performed 84 times for 66 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a substance into your middle or upper spine canal. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The substance can help diagnose or treat various conditions, providing relief from symptoms.
This service was performed 33 times for 26 patientsThis procedure involves injecting medication into the upper or middle spine facet joint, a small joint in your back. This is done under imaging guidance for precision. It's a second-level procedure, meaning it's done on two separate joints. It can help reduce pain and inflammation.
This service was performed 45 times for 27 patientsThis procedure involves injecting medication into a joint in your upper or middle spine. It's performed under imaging guidance for precision. The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain. It's a single-level process, meaning one joint is treated at a time.
This service was performed 48 times for 28 patientsThis injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
This service was performed 161 times for 70 patientsDexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
This service was performed 1,575 times for 123 patientsThis service involves an outpatient visit for established patients who may not need direct interaction with a healthcare professional. It could include reviewing test results, monitoring existing conditions, or adjusting treatment plans. It's typically done remotely, ensuring your comfort and convenience.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsChemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.
This service was performed 42 times for 23 patientsUltrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
This service was performed 30 times for 25 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care and Preventative Care Management for Empaneled Patients | Yes | N/A |
| Proactively manage chronic and preventive care for empaneled patients that could include one or more of the following: • Provide patients annually with an opportunity for development and/or adjustment of an individualized plan of care as appropriate to age and health status, including health risk appraisal; gender, age and condition-specific preventive care services; and plan of care for chronic conditions; • Use condition-specific pathways for care of chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, depression, asthma and heart failure) with evidence-based protocols to guide treatment to target; such as a CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program; • Use pre-visit planning to optimize preventive care and team management of patients with chronic conditions; • Use panel support tools (registry functionality) to identify services due; • Use predictive analytical models to predict risk, onset and progression of chronic diseases; or • Use reminders and outreach (e.g., phone calls, emails, postcards, patient portals and community health workers where available) to alert and educate patients about services due; and/or routine medication reconciliation. | ||
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 87% | 11108 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| e-Prescribing | 92% | 124 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Falls: Plan of Care | 95% | 369 |
| Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a plan of care for falls documented within 12 months | ||
| Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews. | ||
| Measurement and Improvement at the Practice and Panel Level | Yes | N/A |
| Measure and improve quality at the practice and panel level, such as the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Physician Scorecards, that could include one or more of the following: • Regularly review measures of quality, utilization, patient satisfaction and other measures that may be useful at the practice level and at the level of the care team or MIPS eligible clinician or group (panel); and/or • Use relevant data sources to create benchmarks and goals for performance at the practice level and panel level. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 96% | 912 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 71% | 2277 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 79% | 1865 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 67% | 1391 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 100% | 2277 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 21% | 2277 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Specialized Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to specialized registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_3_MULTI. | ||
| Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols | Yes | N/A |
| Use decision support and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow in the team to meet patient needs. | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1477590404, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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MORRISTOWN, TN 37814
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477590404, enumerated as an "individual" on May 31, 2006.
The provider is located at 2815 W AJ HWY MORRISTOWN, TN 37814 and the phone number is (423) 581-3939.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
