Scott Farris, APRN
NPI 1982863924 · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (cns) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Farris, APRN is a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1982863924).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982863924
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse SpecialistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN121613 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
224 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 133 | $62 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 52 | $38 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 20 | $89 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 19 | $136 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $38–$136 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Risperidone | 27 | 23 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 26 | 25 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 16 | 14 |
| Aripiprazole | 15 | 13 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 13 | — |
| Olanzapine | 12 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$95 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 5310 Ball Camp PikeKnoxville, TN 37921-3234Phone: (865) 541-6958
- 205 W Springdale AveKnoxville, TN 37917-5158Phone: (865) 637-9711
- 5302 Ball Camp PikeKnoxville, TN 37921-3234Phone: (865) 541-6958
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-05
- Last updated
- 2026-01-08
- Certified
- 2026-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Farris's NPI number?
- Scott Farris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982863924, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Farris's specialty?
- Scott Farris is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Scott Farris located?
- Scott Farris's practice location on file with NPPES is 10142 Parkside Dr Ste 114, Knoxville, TN 37922-1955.
- What is Scott Farris's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Farris is (865) 588-3173.
- Does Scott Farris accept Medicare?
- Scott Farris is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Farris's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Farris's NPI (1982863924) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.