Richard Chernecky, MD
NPI 1437210341 · Gastroenterology Physician · Bristol, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Chernecky, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Bristol, TN (NPI 1437210341).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437210341
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036150540 (IL)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
29 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43235 | 15 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 14 | $49 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $49–$113 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2 Good Samaritan Way Ste 420Mount Vernon, IL 62864-2478Phone: (618) 899-3500
- 130 W Ravine RdKingsport, TN 37660-3837Phone: (423) 224-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-13
- Last updated
- 2023-10-23
- Certified
- 2023-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Chernecky's NPI number?
- Richard Chernecky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437210341, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Chernecky's specialty?
- Richard Chernecky is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Chernecky located?
- Richard Chernecky's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620-7430.
- What is Richard Chernecky's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Chernecky is (423) 844-1121.
- Does Richard Chernecky accept Medicare?
- Richard Chernecky is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Chernecky's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Chernecky's NPI (1437210341) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.