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ERIC R TELFER M.D.
NPI 1730156423
Emergency Medicine in Lexington, TN

Active since March 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
48.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 W CHURCH ST, LEXINGTON, TN 38351(731) 968-3646(731) 968-1870 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 7, 2024, Jul 7, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Eric R Telfer M.d. NPPES

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

ERIC R TELFER M.D. (NPI 1730156423) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Lexington, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (45221) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Haywood County Community Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730156423
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameERIC R TELFERCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 W CHURCH STLexington, TN 38351-2038
Mailing Address200 W Church StLexington, TN 38351-2038 · (731) 968-3646
Phone(731) 968-3646
Fax(731) 968-1870
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern Illinois University School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 7, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1730156423 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 45221✔ Licensed in KY · R0896
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 ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 45521 (TN)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 45521 (TN)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 45521 (TN)
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X · License 45521 (TN)
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X · License 45521 (TN)
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 45521 (TN)
200 W CHURCH ST, Lexington, TN 38351
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1400 E Tickle StDyersburg, TN 38024-3120 · Phone (731) 285-2410
Location 22545 N Washington AveBrownsville, TN 38012-1610 · Phone (931) 289-4211
Location 35001 E Main StErin, TN 37061-4115 · Phone (731) 968-3646
Location 4270 W Church St Ste ALexington, TN 38351-2077 · Phone (731) 968-3646

Other Identifiers 1

OtherR0896Ky License Number

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

Eric R Telfer M.d. 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 ID9234135047
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100506000027
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

9

Medicare enrollment records show Eric Telfer reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lexington Clinic Corp
Same address
Family Medicine
200 W CHURCH ST
Lexington, TN 38351
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 48 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780652107 (731) 968-3646
Lexington Family Physicians LLC
Same address
Family Medicine
200 W CHURCH ST
Lexington, TN 38351
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 47 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265660708 (731) 968-3646
Lexington Hospital Corporation
Same address
Emergency Medicine
200 W CHURCH ST
Lexington, TN 38351
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407290893 (731) 968-4477
Perry County Community Hospital Inc
30 mi
Critical Access
2718 SQUIRREL HOLLOW DR
Linden, TN 37096
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528890480 (731) 968-3646
Haywood County Community Hospital, Inc
48 mi
Emergency Medicine
2545 N WASHINGTON AVE
Brownsville, TN 38012
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790444933 (731) 968-3646
Shamrock Community Hospital Inc
61 mi
Critical Access
5001 E MAIN ST
Erin, TN 37061
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1033878277 (Tennessee)
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811566540 (731) 968-3646
Emergency Coverage, LLC
294 mi
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 664 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427005008 (423) 625-2200
Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee PC
307 mi
Hospitalist
600 WILSON CREEK RD
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 394 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528433802 (812) 537-1010
Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC
326 mi
Emergency Medicine
989 MEDICAL PARK DR
Maysville, KY 41056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,071 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356379382 (606) 759-5311

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 9

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 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.
127 services58 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
99 services90 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
93 services86 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
85 services75 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
80 services68 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.
71 services64 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Haywood County Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownsville, TN
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440238
Location2545 North Washington AvenueBrownsville, TN 38012 · Haywood County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38351 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.

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.

48.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality0
Improvement Activities20
Cost96.71

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.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$7.00 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.

LEXINGTON HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Family Medicine
200 W CHURCH ST
LEXINGTON, TN 38351
Henderson County (731) 968-3646
LEXINGTON CLINIC CORP
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
200 W CHURCH ST
LEXINGTON, TN 38351
Henderson County (731) 968-3646
LEXINGTON HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
200 W CHURCH ST
LEXINGTON, TN 38351
Henderson County (731) 968-3646
WILLOW EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, LLC
Emergency Medicine
200 W CHURCH ST
LEXINGTON, TN 38351
Henderson County (973) 251-1132
AMBULANCE SERVICES OF LEXINGTON, INC.
Ambulance (Land Transport)
200 W CHURCH ST
LEXINGTON, TN 38351
Henderson County (731) 968-1845
ROBERT L WINSTON M.D.
Internal Medicine
200 W CHURCH ST
LEXINGTON, TN 38351
Henderson County (731) 968-3646
BEECHLAKE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
Emergency Medicine
200 W CHURCH ST
LEXINGTON, TN 38351
Henderson County (731) 968-3646
THOMAS C MCDONALD MD
Internal Medicine
200 W CHURCH ST
LEXINGTON, TN 38351
Henderson County (731) 968-3646

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 Eric Telfer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Telfer is 1730156423. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2006.

Where is Eric Telfer located?

Eric Telfer practices at 200 W Church St, Lexington, TN 38351. The listed phone number is (731) 968-3646.

What is Eric Telfer's specialty?

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

Is Eric Telfer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Telfer 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 Eric Telfer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eric Telfer reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Lexington Clinic Corp (Lexington, TN), Lexington Family Physicians LLC (Lexington, TN), Lexington Hospital Corporation (Lexington, TN), Perry County Community Hospital Inc (Linden, TN), Haywood County Community Hospital, Inc (Brownsville, TN) and 4 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 Eric Telfer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Eric Telfer accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Eric Telfer 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 Eric Telfer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eric Telfer is affiliated with Haywood County Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Telfer was last updated on June 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.