Penny Welker, - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Jefferson City, TN

Penny Welker, is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She graduated from nursing school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Cocke County Hma, Llc and her current practice location is 1004 N Highway 92 Ste B, Jefferson City, Tennessee. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 647-3400.

Penny Welker is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 19412) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1174921258.

Contact Information

Penny Welker,
1004 N Highway 92 Ste B,
Jefferson City, TN 37760-3687
(865) 647-3400
(865) 647-3401

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Provider's Profile

Full NamePenny Welker
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience10 Years
Location1004 N Highway 92 Ste B, Jefferson City, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Penny Welker graduated from nursing school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174921258
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/05/2014
  • Last Update Date: 09/02/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264759612
  • Enrollment ID: I20150323001725

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Penny Welker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174921258NPI-NPPES
Q014367MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 19412 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Newport Medical CenterNewport, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cocke County Hma, Llc41838985622

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Penny Welker allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameKnoxville Hma Physician Management, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629356969
PECOS PAC ID: 6103097316
Enrollment ID: O20110920000526
Entity NameCocke County Hma, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104463322
PECOS PAC ID: 4183898562
Enrollment ID: O20200619000776

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Penny Welker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Penny Welker,
1004 N Highway 92 Ste B,
Jefferson City, TN 37760-3687

Ph: (865) 647-3400
Penny Welker,
1004 N Highway 92 Ste B,
Jefferson City, TN 37760-3687

Ph: (865) 647-3400

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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