VERNOIS BUGGS M.D.
NPI 1730226226
Internal Medicine in Memphis, TN
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About VERNOIS BUGGS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vernois Buggs, an internist established in Memphis, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730226226 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 23443 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.
- NPI
- 1730226226 Verify this NPI
- Provider Name
- VERNOIS BUGGS M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 6005 PARK AVE STE 1003B ORYAN BUILDING MEMPHIS, TN 38119
- Location Phone
- (901) 369-8159
- Location Fax
- (901) 369-6040
- Mailing Address
- 2707 BARRON AVE MEMPHIS, TN 38114
- Mailing Phone
- (901) 315-0452
- Mailing Fax
- (901) 369-6040
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 01-31-2007
- Last Update Date
- 06-25-2019
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An internist like Vernois Buggs is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Internal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 23443
- License State
- TN
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
- BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
- BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
- Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard - HMO
- Silver Simple - HMO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
- Bronze Simple - EPO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - EPO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard - EPO
- Gold Elite - EPO
- Silver Classic - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard - EPO
- Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - EPO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
- Silver Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver - EPO
- Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits - EPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus + $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Vernois Buggs is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 195 times for 36 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 38119 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $121.8
- Minimum New Patient Price $52.64
- Maximum New Patient Price $160.89
- Average New Patient Copayment $30.45
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.22
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $93.6
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.72
- Maximum Established Patient Price $131.41
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.4
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.18
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.85
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730226226, enumerated as an "individual" on January 31, 2007.
The provider is located at 6005 PARK AVE STE 1003B ORYAN BUILDING MEMPHIS, TN 38119 and the phone number is (901) 369-8159.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
