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JOSEPH A BLYTHE MD
NPI 1689665903
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Memphis, TN

Active since November 04, 2005PECOS Enrolled
3557 S GALLOWAY DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38111(901) 371-6666(901) 324-6355 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Joseph A Blythe Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH A BLYTHE MD (NPI 1689665903) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (7632) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689665903
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH A BLYTHECredential: MD
Location Address3557 S GALLOWAY DRMemphis, TN 38111-6816
Mailing Address3557 S Galloway DrMemphis, TN 38111-6816 · (901) 371-6666 · Fax (901) 324-6355
Phone(901) 371-6666
Fax(901) 324-6355
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 2015
✔ NPI 1689665903 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 7632
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 7632 (TN)
3557 S GALLOWAY DR, Memphis, TN 38111
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINB03829
Medicaid3178722TN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joseph A Blythe Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

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

Methodist Heatlhcare Community Care Associates
3.3 mi
Urgent Care
1803 UNION AVE, SUITE 2
Memphis, TN 38104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Methodist Healthcare Community Care Associates
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124277967 (901) 722-3187
Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC
6.3 mi
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
6400 SHELBY VIEW DR STE 101
Memphis, TN 38134
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457557027 (901) 516-1400

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

BLYTHE MEDICAL SERVICES
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3557 S GALLOWAY DR
MEMPHIS, TN 38111
Shelby County (901) 327-0731

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 Joseph Blythe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Blythe is 1689665903. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2005.

Where is Joseph Blythe located?

Joseph Blythe practices at 3557 S Galloway Dr, Memphis, TN 38111. The listed phone number is (901) 371-6666.

What is Joseph Blythe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Joseph Blythe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Blythe is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Blythe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Blythe reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Methodist Heatlhcare Community Care Associates (Memphis, TN) and Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC (Memphis, 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 Joseph Blythe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Blythe was last updated on June 19, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.