Thomas Bishofberger, MD
NPI 1174681639 · Emergency Medicine Physician · La Follette, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Bishofberger, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in La Follette, TN (NPI 1174681639).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174681639
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 41757 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
288 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 178 | $161 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 86 | $111 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 13 | $65 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 11 | $195 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$195 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 125 | 122 |
| Cefdinir | 54 | 54 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 47 | 47 |
| Methylprednisolone | 45 | 45 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 34 | 34 |
| Azithromycin | 30 | 30 |
| Ibuprofen | 25 | 25 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-05
- Last updated
- 2007-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Bishofberger's NPI number?
- Thomas Bishofberger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174681639, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Bishofberger's specialty?
- Thomas Bishofberger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Bishofberger located?
- Thomas Bishofberger's practice location on file with NPPES is 923 E Central Ave, La Follette, TN 37766-2768.
- What is Thomas Bishofberger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Bishofberger is (423) 907-1200.
- Does Thomas Bishofberger accept Medicare?
- Thomas Bishofberger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Bishofberger's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Bishofberger's NPI (1174681639) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.