1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Tennessee
  4. Copperhill
  5. Internal Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

RICHARD TANNER D.O.
NPI 1477858116
Internal Medicine in Copperhill, TN

Active since January 11, 2011PECOS Enrolled
86.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE C, COPPERHILL, TN 37317(423) 548-1520(423) 548-1521 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Richard Tanner D.o. NPPES

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

RICHARD TANNER D.O. (NPI 1477858116) is an individual internal medicine provider in Copperhill, Tennessee, licensed in Georgia (074384) and active in the NPI registry since January 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477858116
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD TANNERCredential: D.O.
Location Address144 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE CCopperhill, TN 37317-5006
Mailing Address144 Medical Center Dr Ste C, Po Box 1173Copperhill, TN 37317-5006 · (423) 548-1520 · Fax (423) 548-1521
Phone(423) 548-1520
Fax(423) 548-1521
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 2017
✔ NPI 1477858116 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 074384✔ Licensed in FL · UO2391
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE C, Copperhill, TN 37317
Open in Google Maps ↗

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richard Tanner D.o. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Tanner reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Fort Oglethorpe Emergency Physicians Group LLC
6.9 mi
Emergency Medicine
2855 OLD HIGHWAY 5
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174024376 (323) 486-0060
Hidden Valley Medical Center Inc
18 mi
Internal Medicine
101 RIVERSTONE VIS STE 300
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073516621 (706) 946-4206
Southeastern Physician Services PC
69 mi
Hospitalist
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,085 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083835441 (865) 481-1000
Emergency Coverage, LLC
94 mi
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 664 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427005008 (423) 625-2200
App Of Tennessee Hm, PLLC
122 mi
Hospitalist
2835 HIGHWAY 231 N
Shelbyville, TN 37160
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396160768 (931) 685-5433
Apogee Medical Group, Tennessee, P.C.
168 mi
General Practice
1607 S LOCUST AVE
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Apogee Medical Group Tennessee PC
  • 146 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578717682 (931) 766-3179

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
18 services18 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37317 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost76.61

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers59 claims59 services$19.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers62 claims62 services$100.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$27.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC PLLC
Family Medicine
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE C
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Polk County (423) 548-1500
CAREMED EMS OF TENNESSEE LLC
Ambulance (Land Transport)
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE C
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Polk County (662) 380-5138
AMERIPRO EMS OF TENNESSEE, LLC
Ambulance (Land Transport)
144 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE C
COPPERHILL, TN 37317
Polk County (558) 277-6367

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 Richard Tanner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Tanner is 1477858116. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2011.

Where is Richard Tanner located?

Richard Tanner practices at 144 Medical Center Dr Ste C, Copperhill, TN 37317. The listed phone number is (423) 548-1520.

What is Richard Tanner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Richard Tanner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Tanner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Tanner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Tanner reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Fort Oglethorpe Emergency Physicians Group LLC (Blue Ridge, GA), Hidden Valley Medical Center Inc (Blue Ridge, GA), Southeastern Physician Services PC (Oak Ridge, TN), Emergency Coverage, LLC (Newport, TN), App Of Tennessee Hm, PLLC (Shelbyville, TN) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Richard Tanner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Tanner was last updated on June 1, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years 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.