MICHAEL BRIAN FLOWERS MD
NPI 1669409645
Internal Medicine in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is Michael Flowers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Flowers is 1669409645. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2006.

Q: What is Michael Flowers's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Flowers was last updated on May 27, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.

Active since June 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, SUITE 104, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919(865) 909-0090(865) 909-9883 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Michael Brian Flowers Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL BRIAN FLOWERS MD (NPI 1669409645) is an individual internal medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (37097) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669409645

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameMICHAEL BRIAN FLOWERSCredential: MD

Location Address2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, SUITE 104Knoxville, TN 37919-2333

Mailing Address1225 E Weisgarber Rd, Suite 200Knoxville, TN 37909-2604 · (865) 584-4747 · Fax (865) 584-1363

Phone(865) 909-0090

Fax(865) 909-9883

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateJune 27, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 2011

✔ NPI 1669409645 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 37097

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.

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, Knoxville, TN 37919

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Other Identifiers 5

Other110244759TN · Rr Medicare Pin

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3879892TN · Legacy Pin

Medicaid3879892TN

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3717541TN · Legacy Group

Medicare UPINH42358

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.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

Michael Brian Flowers 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 ID2365406311

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100222000668

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

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Flowers reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Statcare Inpatient LLC

Same address

Internal Medicine

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE STE 103
Knoxville, TN 37919

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
78 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1477086981 (865) 909-0090

Summit Medical Group, PLLC

Same address

Internal Medicine

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, SUITE 104
Knoxville, TN 37919

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
1,003 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1528378726 (865) 909-0090

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 6

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.

686 services268 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

166 services164 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.

147 services94 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.

86 services86 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.

48 services47 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge

Acute Care Hospitals · Oak Ridge, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440034

Location990 Oak Ridge Turnpike Box 529Oak Ridge, TN 37830 · Anderson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fort Loudoun Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir City, TN

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number440110

Location550 Fort Loudon Medical Center DrLenoir City, TN 37772 · Loudon County

Emergency services

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440125

Location1901 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916 · Knox County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkwest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440173

Location9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923 · Knox County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37919 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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 suppliers31 claims31 services$18.46 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 suppliers51 claims51 services$87.47 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 20

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

THOMAS L JERNIGAN MD

Internal Medicine

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, STE 104
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Knox County (865) 909-0090

DR. JAMES A MILLER M.D.

Internal Medicine

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, SUITE 104
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Knox County (865) 909-0090

ALYSON FRANCES BENUSCHES

Nurse's Aide

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Knox County (865) 934-6100

PHILLIP S HEDGE FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, SUITE 104
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Knox County (865) 909-0090

MRS. TERESA LONG-CRAFT-CLARK

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, SUITE 104
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Knox County (865) 909-0090

DEBRA ANNE PERRY MD

Internal Medicine

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, SUITE 104
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Knox County (865) 909-0090

DIANE L PETRILLA MD

Family Medicine

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, SUITE 104
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Knox County (865) 909-0090

CATHERINE DAILEY NEAL PA

Physician Assistant

2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, SUITE 104
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Knox County (865) 909-0090

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 Michael Flowers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Flowers is 1669409645. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2006.

Where is Michael Flowers located?

Michael Flowers practices at 2240 Sutherland Ave Suite 104, Knoxville, TN 37919. The listed phone number is (865) 909-0090.

What is Michael Flowers's specialty?

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

Is Michael Flowers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Flowers 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 Michael Flowers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Flowers reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Statcare Inpatient LLC (Knoxville, TN) and Summit Medical Group, PLLC (Knoxville, TN). 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 Michael Flowers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Flowers accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Michael Flowers 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 Michael Flowers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Flowers is affiliated with Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge, Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Flowers was last updated on May 27, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.