Phillip Bertram, MD
NPI 1487648507 · Gastroenterology Physician · Cookeville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Phillip Bertram, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Cookeville, TN (NPI 1487648507).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487648507
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 6496 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
632 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 261 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 128 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 62 | $149 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 52 | $51 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 45 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 289 | 97 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 140 | 137 |
| Omeprazole | 109 | 40 |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine | 51 | 26 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 49 | 11 |
| Spironolactone | 36 | 11 |
| Mesalamine | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 2 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-02
- Last updated
- 2022-05-26
- Certified
- 2022-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Phillip Bertram's NPI number?
- Phillip Bertram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487648507, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Phillip Bertram's specialty?
- Phillip Bertram is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Phillip Bertram located?
- Phillip Bertram's practice location on file with NPPES is 438 N Whitney Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501-2455.
- What is Phillip Bertram's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Phillip Bertram is (931) 783-2616.
- Does Phillip Bertram accept Medicare?
- Phillip Bertram is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Phillip Bertram's NPI active?
- Yes — Phillip Bertram's NPI (1487648507) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.