Dr Stephen Alexander Wheless, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Knoxville, TN

Dr Stephen Alexander Wheless, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. He went to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Tennessee Ear, Nose And Throat Consultants, Pc and his current practice location is 501 20th St, Suite 204, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 546-5477.

Dr Stephen Alexander Wheless is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000053384) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1649579996.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen Alexander Wheless, MD
501 20th St, Suite 204,
Knoxville, TN 37916-1809
(865) 546-5477
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen Alexander Wheless
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience13 Years
Location501 20th St, Knoxville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Stephen Alexander Wheless attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649579996
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2011
  • Last Update Date: 06/27/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092016220
  • Enrollment ID: I20160908002793

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen Alexander Wheless such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649579996NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD0000053384 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TNHospital
Fort Loudoun Medical CenterLenoir city, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tennessee Ear, Nose And Throat Consultants, Pc509276353219

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Stephen Alexander Wheless allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTennessee Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255352266
PECOS PAC ID: 5092763532
Enrollment ID: O20050111000529

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Stephen Alexander Wheless is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Stephen Alexander Wheless, MD
501 20th St, Suite 204,
Knoxville, TN 37916-1809

Ph: (865) 546-5477
Dr Stephen Alexander Wheless, MD
501 20th St, Suite 204,
Knoxville, TN 37916-1809

Ph: (865) 546-5477

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