Kathy Chism, MD
NPI 1710929484 · Family Medicine Physician · Powell, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Chism, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Powell, TN (NPI 1710929484).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710929484
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30989 (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
3,440 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 440 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 355 | $117 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 329 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 315 | $13 |
| 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'SG2211 | 276 | $15 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 101 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 370 | 94 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 255 | 72 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 231 | 59 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 213 | 55 |
| Ezetimibe | 194 | 48 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 164 | 40 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,508 across 86 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
- 2006-06-10
- Last updated
- 2008-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Chism's NPI number?
- Kathy Chism's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710929484, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Chism's specialty?
- Kathy Chism is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathy Chism located?
- Kathy Chism's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 E Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849-4016.
- What is Kathy Chism's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Chism is (865) 938-3627.
- Does Kathy Chism accept Medicare?
- Kathy Chism is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathy Chism's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Chism's NPI (1710929484) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.