DR. BERNADETTE L HEE M.D.
NPI 1902839806
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Cookeville, TN

Active since July 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
145 W 4TH ST STE 201, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501(931) 783-2143(931) 783-2152 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2022, Aug 1, 2018, May 15, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Bernadette L Hee M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BERNADETTE L HEE M.D. (NPI 1902839806) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Cookeville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD45556) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902839806
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. BERNADETTE L HEECredential: M.D.
Location Address145 W 4TH ST STE 201Cookeville, TN 38501
Mailing Address140 W 7th StCookeville, TN 38501-1726 · (931) 783-5582 · Fax (931) 526-6760
Fax(931) 783-2152
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2022
NPI 1902839806 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in TN · MD45556
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
145 W 4TH ST STE 201, Cookeville, TN 38501

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1518193TN
Other4261883TN · Bcbs
Medicaid7100423310KY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Bernadette L Hee 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 ID4587697859
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100527000538
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 24

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.
455 services131 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
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.
240 services116 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
126 services104 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.
84 services77 patients
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes 99406
This service provides brief, intensive counseling (4-10 minutes) to support you in quitting smoking or tobacco use. It involves discussing the risks of tobacco use, benefits of quitting, and strategies to help you stop. It's a critical step towards a healthier lifestyle.
84 services43 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
80 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440015
Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cookeville, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number440059
Location1 Medical Center BoulevardCookeville, TN 38501 · Putnam County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440082
Location4220 Harding Rd, PO Box 380Nashville, TN 37205 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tristar Summit Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hermitage, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440150
Location5655 Frist BlvdHermitage, TN 37076 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Livingston Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Livingston, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440187
Location315 Oak St Box 550Livingston, TN 38570 · Overton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38501 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…
4%801 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
24%546 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
23%57 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
93%1,732 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
37%295 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%160 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
33%928 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
66%618 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
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…
25%935 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
57%723 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 421 patients
Patients tobacco: 71% · 56 patients
95%421 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
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…
76%928 patients4/55-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%928 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.
14%928 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 32

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers82 claims82 services$45.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
9 suppliers76 claims156 services$1.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer A7015
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers16 claims16 services$1.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
14 suppliers101 claims101 services$103.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
14 suppliers89 claims209 services$41.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers34 claims142 services$24.47 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 14

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

Physician Assistant
145 W 4TH ST STE 201
COOKEVILLE, TN 38501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
145 W 4TH ST STE 201
COOKEVILLE, TN 38501
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
145 W 4TH ST STE 201
COOKEVILLE, TN 38501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
145 W 4TH ST STE 201
COOKEVILLE, TN 38501
Surgery
145 W 4TH ST STE 201
COOKEVILLE, TN 38501
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
145 W 4TH ST STE 201
COOKEVILLE, TN 38501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
145 W 4TH ST STE 201
COOKEVILLE, TN 38501
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
145 W 4TH ST STE 201
COOKEVILLE, TN 38501

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 Bernadette Hee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernadette Hee is 1902839806. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is Bernadette Hee located?

Bernadette Hee practices at 145 W 4th St Ste 201, Cookeville, TN 38501. The listed phone number is (931) 783-2143.

What is Bernadette Hee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Bernadette Hee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernadette Hee 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 Bernadette Hee accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Bernadette Hee 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 Bernadette Hee affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bernadette Hee is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Tristar Summit Medical Center and Livingston Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bernadette Hee was last updated on May 26, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.