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MICHAEL DEAN BRUNSON MD
NPI 1679500102
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Knoxville, TN

Active since June 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, SUITE 103, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919(865) 588-8831(865) 588-8841 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Michael Dean Brunson Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL DEAN BRUNSON MD (NPI 1679500102) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (27046) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cumberland Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679500102
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL DEAN BRUNSONCredential: MD
Location Address2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, SUITE 103Knoxville, TN 37919-2333
Mailing Address1225 E Weisgarber Rd, Suite 200Knoxville, TN 37909-2604 · (865) 584-4747
Phone(865) 588-8831
Fax(865) 588-8841
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 2011
✔ NPI 1679500102 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 27046
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 27046 (TN)
2240 SUTHERLAND AVE, Knoxville, TN 37919
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3706633TN · Legacy Group
Medicare UPINF60005
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3867691TN · Legacy Pin
Other290013994TN · Rr Medicare
Medicaid3867691TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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

Michael Dean Brunson 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 ID2961580006
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100223000173
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 8

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.
466 services206 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.
254 services120 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
172 services82 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.
96 services95 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.
72 services70 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.
46 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Cumberland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Crossville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440009
Location421 S Main StCrossville, TN 38555 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association

Acute Care Hospitals · Morristown, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number440030
Location908 W 4th North StMorristown, TN 37814 · Hamblen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

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.

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.

76.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.24
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.37

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
69%51 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
3 suppliers21 claims21 services$913.36 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 Brunson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Brunson is 1679500102. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2006.

Where is Michael Brunson located?

Michael Brunson practices at 2240 Sutherland Ave Suite 103, Knoxville, TN 37919. The listed phone number is (865) 588-8831.

What is Michael Brunson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Michael Brunson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Brunson 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 Michael Brunson accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Michael Brunson 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 Brunson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Brunson is affiliated with Cumberland Medical Center, Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Brunson was last updated on April 4, 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.