CAVES DRUG STORE
NPI 1811015928
Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy in Kingsport, TN

Q: What is Cave's Drug Store Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Cave's Drug Store Inc. is 1811015928. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2007. The provider is doing business as Caves Drug Store.

Q: What is Cave's Drug Store Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.

Active since March 27, 2007CLIA 44D2145033 · Waiver

1328 S JB DENNIS HWY STE A, KINGSPORT, TN 37660(423) 245-1341(423) 245-1164 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 20, 2017, Jun 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Caves Drug Store NPPES

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

CAVES DRUG STORE (NPI 1811015928) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/retail pharmacy in Kingsport, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 26, 2028 and lists William Cave, Owner/rph/ao, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811015928

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy3336C0003X

Legal Business NameCAVE'S DRUG STORE INC.

Location Address1328 S JB DENNIS HWY STE AKingsport, TN 37660-5495

Mailing Address1328 S Jb Dennis Hwy Ste AKingsport, TN 37660-5495 · (423) 245-1341 · Fax (423) 245-1164

Phone(423) 245-1341

Fax(423) 245-1164

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialWilliam CaveOwner/rph/ao · (423) 245-1341

Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1811015928 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacySuppliers

Taxonomy Code3336C0003X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 0000000511

Definition

A pharmacy where pharmacists store, prepare, and dispense medicinal preparations and/or prescriptions for a local patient population in accordance with federal and state law; counsel patients and caregivers (sometimes independent of the dispensing process); administer vaccinations; and provide other professional services associated with pharmaceutical care such as health screenings, consultative services with other health care providers, collaborative practice, disease state management, and education classes.

Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X

Also ListedPharmacyTaxonomy 333600000X

Also ListedPharmacy · Compounding PharmacyTaxonomy 3336C0004X

1328 S JB DENNIS HWY STE A, Kingsport, TN 37660

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCaves Drug Store

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare NSC7406190001

Other2095610Pk

Medicaid1811015928TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 44D2145033

Cave's Drug Store · Kingsport, TN

Active · expires Feb 26, 2028

CLIA Number44D2145033

Laboratory TypePharmacy

Certificate Effective DateFebruary 27, 2026

Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 26, 2028

Laboratory DirectorAshley H. Bates

Laboratory Phone(423) 245-1341

Laboratory LocationCave's Drug Store1328 A S John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 4

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Cave's Drug Store carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Cave's Drug Store

DMEPOS supplier · Kingsport, TNOperated by Caves Drug Store Inc.

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Does not accept Medicare assignment

Cave's Drug Store has not agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount; confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20482703

Medicare Participant SinceJuly 30, 2015

Supplier Location1328 A S John B Dennis HwyKingsport, TN 37660

Phone(423) 245-1341

Supplier Specialties

Pharmacy

Medicare Product Categories

Immunosuppressive Drugs

Immunosuppressive drugs require dosage, frequency, and route of administration to prevent or treat the rejection of an organ transplant

Nebulizer Drugs

Albuterol, levalbuterol, and metaproterenol are all short-acting bronchodilators with beta-adrenergic stimulatory effect

Oral Antiemetic Drugs

FDA antiemetic drugs

Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order)

Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device

Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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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 Cave's Drug Store Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Cave's Drug Store Inc. is 1811015928. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2007. The provider is doing business as Caves Drug Store.

Where is Cave's Drug Store Inc. located?

Cave's Drug Store Inc. is located at 1328 S Jb Dennis Hwy Ste A, Kingsport, TN 37660. The listed phone number is (423) 245-1341.

What is Cave's Drug Store Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.

Does Cave's Drug Store Inc. accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Cave's Drug Store does not accept Medicare assignment for equipment and supplies, so patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount. Confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

Does Cave's Drug Store Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D2145033) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 26, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Cave's Drug Store Inc. accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and 50 other insurers list Cave's Drug Store Inc. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cave's Drug Store Inc. was last updated on February 20, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.