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DR. PHILLIP J COVER MD
NPI 1639156060
Emergency Medicine in Shelbyville, TN

Active since December 28, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2835 US-231, VANDERBILT BEDFORD HOSPITAL, SHELBYVILLE, TN 37160(931) 685-5433 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Phillip J Cover Md NPPES

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

DR. PHILLIP J COVER MD (NPI 1639156060) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Shelbyville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (64183) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cookeville Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639156060
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PHILLIP J COVERCredential: MD
Location Address2835 US-231, VANDERBILT BEDFORD HOSPITALShelbyville, TN 37160
Mailing Address310 Forsyth StMurfreesboro, TN 37127-8391 · (330) 612-0109
Phone(931) 685-5433
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1983
Enumeration DateDecember 28, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 2021
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2021
✔ NPI 1639156060 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 64183✔ Licensed in OH · 35051844
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 35051844 (OH), 64183 (TN)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 64183 (TN)
2835 US-231, Shelbyville, TN 37160
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0648455OH

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Phillip J Cover Md 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.

PECOS PAC ID7810885332
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211001002236
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
314 services161 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
253 services129 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
185 services182 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
72 services71 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cookeville, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number440059
Location1 Medical Center BoulevardCookeville, TN 38501 · Putnam County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37160 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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
5 suppliers12 claims12 services$20.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$811.85 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
6 suppliers23 claims23 services$103.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Phillip Cover's NPI number?

The NPI number for Phillip Cover is 1639156060. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 28, 2005.

Where is Phillip Cover located?

Phillip Cover practices at 2835 Us-231 Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, Shelbyville, TN 37160. The listed phone number is (931) 685-5433.

What is Phillip Cover's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Phillip Cover enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Phillip Cover 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.

Is Phillip Cover affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Phillip Cover is affiliated with Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Phillip Cover was last updated on October 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.