Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Brunson, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1679500102
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 76.8 / 100 · 2023
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2240 Sutherland Ave, Suite 103
Knoxville, TN 379192333
(865) 588-8831
fax (865) 588-8841 - Mailing address
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1225 E Weisgarber RD, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 379092604
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 4, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #27046
- Medicaid
- TN #3867691
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679500102. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
934
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$106,236
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 367 | 131 | $74 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 183 | 77 | $199 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 148 | 84 | $111 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 59 | 58 | $162 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 54 | 54 | $121 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 41 | 41 | $75 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 30 | 29 | $107 | |
99292 |
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes | 19 | 16 | $100 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 17 | 12 | $46 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 16 | 16 | $77 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 28 peers in Knoxville Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$177
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Csl Behring | 2 | $54.76 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $49.09 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $38.40 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $18.70 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $16.21 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
14
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$47
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 14 | 11 | $47 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Brunson's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Brunson practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Michael Brunson practice?
Dr. Michael Brunson practices at 2240 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 379192333. Office phone: 8655888831.
What is Dr. Michael Brunson's NPI?
Dr. Michael Brunson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679500102, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Brunson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Brunson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Brunson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.