Cathy Hammons, APRN, MSN, FNP, BC
NPI 1861483943 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cathy Hammons, APRN, MSN, FNP, BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1861483943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861483943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, MSN, FNP, BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APN 8245 (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
195 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 52 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 36 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 32 | $72 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 25 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $132 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 44 | 43 |
| Methylprednisolone | 27 | 27 |
| Cefdinir | 24 | 24 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 23 | 23 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 21 | 14 |
| Cephalexin | 20 | 20 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$836 across 7 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
- 2005-10-28
- Last updated
- 2020-07-23
- Certified
- 2020-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cathy Hammons's NPI number?
- Cathy Hammons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861483943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cathy Hammons's specialty?
- Cathy Hammons is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cathy Hammons located?
- Cathy Hammons's practice location on file with NPPES is 6005 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-6346.
- What is Cathy Hammons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cathy Hammons is (658) 352-3337.
- Does Cathy Hammons accept Medicare?
- Cathy Hammons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cathy Hammons's NPI active?
- Yes — Cathy Hammons's NPI (1861483943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.