MR. SAMUEL CHARLES PURKEY
NPI 1619438397
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Knoxville, TN
About Mr. Samuel Charles Purkey NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MR. SAMUEL CHARLES PURKEY (NPI 1619438397) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (6133) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2019).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Mr. Samuel Charles Purkey is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Health System, Inc
Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TNPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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 37920
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
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 Samuel Purkey's NPI number?
The NPI number for Samuel Purkey is 1619438397. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2019.
Where is Samuel Purkey located?
Samuel Purkey practices at 1924 Alcoa Hwy # U-114, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 305-9340.
What is Samuel Purkey's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.
Is Samuel Purkey enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Samuel Purkey is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Samuel Purkey accept?
Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Samuel Purkey 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.
Is Samuel Purkey affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Samuel Purkey is affiliated with University Health System, Inc.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Samuel Purkey was last updated on April 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
