Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Elizabeth Defluiter, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Elizabethton, TN
- NPI 1255363347
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1497 W Elk Ave, Suite 10
Elizabethton, TN 376432895
(423) 542-7440
fax (423) 542-7445 - Mailing address
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1021 W Oakland Ave Ste 310
Johnson City, TN 376042192
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 16, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #MD40285
- Medicaid (2)
- VA #1255363347 · TN #Q003381
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255363347. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
75
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,930
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 28 | 17 | $75 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 25 | 25 | $119 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 22 | 21 | $84 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Elizabethton Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 1 | $14.56 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
114
Patients
111
Total drug cost
$3,746
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 45 | 44 | $3,570 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 43 | 42 | $109 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 26 | 25 | $67 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Elizabeth Defluiter's medical specialty?
Dr. Elizabeth Defluiter practices Surgery Physician in Elizabethton, TN.
Where does Dr. Elizabeth Defluiter practice?
Dr. Elizabeth Defluiter practices at 1497 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 376432895. Office phone: 4235427440.
What is Dr. Elizabeth Defluiter's NPI?
Dr. Elizabeth Defluiter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255363347, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Defluiter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Elizabeth Defluiter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Elizabeth Defluiter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.