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DR. RIKKI LYNN PLEASANTS MD
NPI 1659326387
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Knoxville, TN

Active since May 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
626 BERNARD AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921(865) 522-0161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Rikki Lynn Pleasants Md NPPES

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

DR. RIKKI LYNN PLEASANTS MD (NPI 1659326387) is an individual psychiatry provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (46694) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659326387
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. RIKKI LYNN PLEASANTSCredential: MD
Location Address626 BERNARD AVEKnoxville, TN 37921-6253
Mailing Address5001 Spring Valley Rd Ste 600Dallas, TX 75244-3946 · (214) 365-6100
Phone(865) 522-0161
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2020
✔ NPI 1659326387 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 46694✔ Licensed in SC · 29224
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
626 BERNARD AVE, Knoxville, TN 37921
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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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rikki Lynn Pleasants 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 ID1254344708
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200402001070
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

11

Medicare enrollment records show Rikki Pleasants reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Drd Management, Inc
Same address
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
626 BERNARD AVE
Knoxville, TN 37921
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1366601775 (Tennessee)
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093151003 (865) 522-0161
Wellness Ambulatory Care Inc.
Same address
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
626 BERNARD AVE
Knoxville, TN 37921
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871185405 (865) 522-0161
Love Without Walls Adult Care
52 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
111 PARK ST
Athens, TN 37303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619440351 (423) 920-5298
Vcphcs Ix, LLC
161 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
342 22ND AVE N
Nashville, TN 37203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730525783 (615) 321-2575
Vcphcs Xvii, LLC
178 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
1202 S JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD, SUITE 7A
Columbia, TN 38401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508202524 (931) 381-0020
Bhg Xxvii, LLC
247 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
85 HARRISON ST
Savannah, TN 38372
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568009181 (731) 925-2767
Vcphcs Xix, LLC
277 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
1869 HIGHWAY 45 BYP, SUITE 5
Jackson, TN 38305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639515646 (731) 660-0880
Bhg Xxxi, LLC
305 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
640 US HIGHWAY 51 BYP E STE M
Dyersburg, TN 38024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285057638 (731) 285-6535
Vcphcs Xxi, LLC
340 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
2165 SPICER CV STE 5
Memphis, TN 38134
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538505649 (901) 372-7878
Vcphcs I, LLC
343 mi
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
4539 WINCHESTER ROAD, SUITE 111
Memphis, TN 38118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295994671 (901) 375-1050

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37921 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
$160.89 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

DAVID MANNING JOHNSON I
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
626 BERNARD AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 521-0161
DRD MANAGEMENT, INC
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder)
626 BERNARD AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 522-0161
MR. JAMES CHRISTY BA
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
626 BERNARD AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 522-0161
MR. ANDREW HARPER B.S.
Psychologist (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
626 BERNARD AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 522-0161
AUSTIN LOWE
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
626 BERNARD AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 522-0161
TANYA RENEE RANDOLPH LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
626 BERNARD AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 522-0161
MRS. PAULA ANN PAYTON LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
626 BERNARD AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (972) 391-4341
APRIL LONG
Licensed Practical Nurse
626 BERNARD AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 522-0161

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 Rikki Pleasants's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rikki Pleasants is 1659326387. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Where is Rikki Pleasants located?

Rikki Pleasants practices at 626 Bernard Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921. The listed phone number is (865) 522-0161.

What is Rikki Pleasants's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Rikki Pleasants enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rikki Pleasants 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rikki Pleasants's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rikki Pleasants reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Drd Management, Inc (Knoxville, TN), Wellness Ambulatory Care Inc. (Knoxville, TN), Love Without Walls Adult Care (Athens, TN), Vcphcs Ix, LLC (Nashville, TN), Vcphcs Xvii, LLC (Columbia, TN) and 6 more organizations, 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 Rikki Pleasants's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rikki Pleasants accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 5 other insurers list Rikki Pleasants 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 Rikki Pleasants was last updated on March 30, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.