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Internal Medicine

James B. Rivers Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Knoxville, TN · Sevierville, TN · Powell, TN · Tennessee

Summary

James B. Rivers Jr., MD (Internal Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Knoxville, TN, Sevierville, TN and Powell, TN. NPI 1033150461. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James B. Rivers Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Summit Medical Group, PLLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James B. Rivers Jr. work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James B. Rivers Jr. at 4 hospitals: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Leconte Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center and Physicians Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James B. Rivers Jr. see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 10 practice locations, including Knoxville, TN and Powell, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James B. Rivers Jr.'s specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does James B. Rivers Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James B. Rivers Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James B. Rivers Jr.?
(865) 687-7704, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James B. Rivers Jr.'s NPI number?
1033150461. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James B. Rivers Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James B. Rivers Jr. at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James B. Rivers Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James B. Rivers Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Summit Medical Group, PLLC652 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Knoxville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033150461
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians