David Nerness, MD
NPI 1205870771 · Family Medicine Physician · Morristown, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Nerness, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Morristown, TN (NPI 1205870771).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205870771
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME68099 (FL)
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 tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
970 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 199 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 187 | $83 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 110 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 66 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 52 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 51 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 147 | 136 |
| Prednisone | 131 | 123 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 105 | 39 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 98 | 36 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 92 | 41 |
| Lisinopril | 82 | 28 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$744 across 52 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 755 Rinehart RdSuite 100Lake Mary, FL 32746-4874Phone: (407) 333-1550Fax: (407) 333-3081
- 1021 Coolidge St Ste 2Greeneville, TN 37743-4672Phone: (423) 636-2700Fax: (423) 232-8573
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2025-08-19
- Certified
- 2025-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Nerness's NPI number?
- David Nerness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205870771, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Nerness's specialty?
- David Nerness is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Nerness located?
- David Nerness's practice location on file with NPPES is 653 Merchants Greene Blvd Ste 201, Morristown, TN 37813-1171.
- What is David Nerness's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Nerness is (423) 492-6700.
- Does David Nerness accept Medicare?
- David Nerness is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Nerness's NPI active?
- Yes — David Nerness's NPI (1205870771) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.