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DR. ERNEST BRIAN KEMP M.D.
NPI 1790764637
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Knoxville, TN

Active since January 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
501 19TH STREET, TRUSTEES TOWER, SUITE 600, KNOXVILLE, TN 37916(865) 331-9160(865) 374-2203 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2025, Jul 19, 2021, Jul 9, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Ernest Brian Kemp M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERNEST BRIAN KEMP M.D. (NPI 1790764637) is an individual infectious disease provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (27166) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Ohio (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790764637
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST BRIAN KEMPCredential: M.D.
Location Address501 19TH STREET, TRUSTEES TOWER, SUITE 600Knoxville, TN 37916
Mailing Address501 19th Street, Trustees Tower, Suite 600Knoxville, TN 37916 · (865) 331-9160 · Fax (865) 374-2203
Phone(865) 331-9160
Fax(865) 374-2203
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of OhioGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 19, 2021
✔ NPI 1790764637 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 27166
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License MD027166 (TN)
501 19TH STREET, Knoxville, TN 37916
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Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidQ009331TN
Medicaid3721924TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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

Dr. Ernest Brian Kemp 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 ID2769530229
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101227000540
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 5

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.
109 services50 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.
59 services38 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.
54 services54 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
22 services20 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.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

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 37916 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.

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…
84%77 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
12%105 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%198 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
8%175 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
31%171 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
26%120 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
74%175 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
11%175 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
29%175 patients
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

DR. ROY COX BROADY M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
501 19TH STREET, SUITE 509
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 524-3208
FORT SANDERS OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL GROUP, P.C.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
501 19TH STREET, SUITE 509
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 524-3208
MRS. CAROLINE FOSTER VAUGHN N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
501 19TH STREET, SUITE 509
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 524-3208
DR. ANDREA R JANOYAN FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
501 19TH STREET, TRUSTEES TOWER, SUITE 600
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 331-9160
DR. LAURA ELLEN MOFFAT MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
501 19TH STREET, SUITE 509
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 524-3208
LINDSAY GILLIGAN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
501 19TH STREET, TRUSTEES TOWER, SUITE 600
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 331-9160
DR. DONNA LYNN SHINE MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
501 19TH STREET, SUITE 509
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 524-3208
DR. THOMAS EDMONDS MORGAN MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
501 19TH STREET, SUITE 509
KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Knox County (865) 524-3208

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 Ernest Kemp's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Kemp is 1790764637. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2006.

Where is Ernest Kemp located?

Ernest Kemp practices at 501 19th Street Trustees Tower, Suite 600, Knoxville, TN 37916. The listed phone number is (865) 331-9160.

What is Ernest Kemp's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Ernest Kemp enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Kemp 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 Ernest Kemp accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Ernest Kemp 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 Ernest Kemp affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernest Kemp is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Kemp was last updated on June 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.