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ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATES PLLC
NPI 1982647962
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Hixson, TN

Active since June 14, 2006
1035 EXECUTIVE DRIVE, HIXSON, TN 37343(423) 826-0800(423) 826-0810 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Arthritis Associates Pllc NPPES

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

ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATES PLLC (NPI 1982647962) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Hixson, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Joseph Eugene Huffstutter, Partner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982647962
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameARTHRITIS ASSOCIATES
Location Address1035 EXECUTIVE DRIVEHixson, TN 37343-7908
Mailing Address1035 Executive DriveHixson, TN 37343-7908 · (423) 826-0800 · Fax (423) 826-0810
Phone(423) 826-0800
Fax(423) 826-0810
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoseph Eugene HuffstutterPartner · (423) 826-0800
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 24, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2020
✔ NPI 1982647962 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
1035 EXECUTIVE DRIVE, Hixson, TN 37343
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsArthritis Associates Pllc

Other Identifiers 2

Other2008308TN · Blue Cross Id
Medicaid3375864TN

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Arthritis Associates Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Arthritis Associates PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Alan Elliott, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1811936107
1035 EXECUTIVE DR
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 826-0800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jessica Huffstutter, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1013394691
1035 EXECUTIVE DR
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 826-0800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joseph Huffstutter, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1902840788
1035 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 826-0800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Elizabeth Simpson
Rheumatology
NPI 1295848794
1035 EXECUTIVE DR
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 826-0800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Arthritis Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arthritis Associates is 1982647962. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006. The provider is doing business as Arthritis Associates PLLC.

Where is Arthritis Associates located?

Arthritis Associates is located at 1035 Executive Drive, Hixson, TN 37343. The listed phone number is (423) 826-0800.

What is Arthritis Associates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Arthritis Associates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arthritis Associates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Arthritis Associates?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Rheumatology, reassign their Medicare billing to Arthritis Associates. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 4 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Arthritis Associates accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and 25 other insurers list Arthritis Associates 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 Arthritis Associates was last updated on March 24, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.