Joseph Eugene Huffstutter, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Hixson, TN

Joseph Eugene Huffstutter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Hixson, Tennessee. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Arthritis Associates and his current practice location is 1035 Executive Drive, Hixson, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 826-0800.

Joseph Eugene Huffstutter is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 15414) 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 1902840788.

Contact Information

Joseph Eugene Huffstutter, MD
1035 Executive Drive,
Hixson, TN 37343-7908
(423) 826-0800
(423) 826-0810

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Eugene Huffstutter
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience46 Years
Location1035 Executive Drive, Hixson, 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:
  • Joseph Eugene Huffstutter attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902840788
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/24/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567477698
  • Enrollment ID: I20100219000031

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Eugene Huffstutter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902840788NPI-NPPES
80792OtherTNBLUE CROSS
2008308OtherTNBLUE CROSS GROUP ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 15414 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital
Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arthritis Associates71139322454

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. Joseph Eugene Huffstutter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArthritis Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982647962
PECOS PAC ID: 7113932245
Enrollment ID: O20060210000516

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. Joseph Eugene Huffstutter 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
Joseph Eugene Huffstutter, MD
1035 Executive Drive,
Hixson, TN 37343-7908

Ph: (423) 826-0800
Joseph Eugene Huffstutter, MD
1035 Executive Drive,
Hixson, TN 37343-7908

Ph: (423) 826-0800

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Hixson, TN

Dr. Jessica Grace Huffstutter, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1035 Executive Dr, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-826-0800    Fax: 423-826-0810
Melanie Black Blake, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1008 Executive Dr Ste 104, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-497-5363    
Thomas A Cook, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2051 Hamill Rd, Suite 204, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-870-2450    Fax: 423-877-5208
Dr. John C Wood, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2051-b Hamill Road, Suite 103, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-756-8871    Fax: 423-475-8976
Kathryn T Dinh, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5104 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-818-9790    Fax: 423-697-7696
Dr. Walter Douglas Parkhurst, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4980 Alpha Ln, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-870-2450    Fax: 423-877-5208
Sophie Cai, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1605 Williams Rd Ste 201, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-756-1002    

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