James Deweese, PA-C
NPI 1578539987 · Physician Assistant · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Deweese, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1578539987).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578539987
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0000000971 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
478 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 106 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 86 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 79 | $70 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 48 | $101 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 34 | $3 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 113 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 360 | 101 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 360 | 87 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 282 | 61 |
| Lisinopril | 254 | 65 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 208 | 47 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 174 | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,547 across 55 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
- 2006-02-24
- Last updated
- 2021-09-09
- Certified
- 2021-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Deweese's NPI number?
- James Deweese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578539987, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Deweese's specialty?
- James Deweese is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Deweese located?
- James Deweese's practice location on file with NPPES is 7341 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920-6681.
- What is James Deweese's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Deweese is (865) 577-9212.
- Does James Deweese accept Medicare?
- James Deweese is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Deweese's NPI active?
- Yes — James Deweese's NPI (1578539987) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.