Quick answers
- Does Richard L. Bremer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Bremer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard L. Bremer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 222 Original Medicare patients and 597 services for Richard L. Bremer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard L. Bremer's NPI number?
- 1245218981. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard L. Bremer, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 222 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 597 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)253 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)161 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)103 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)72 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis59%
- Depression52%
- Heart failure52%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
Hospitals where Richard L. Bremer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Bremer at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Methodist Medical Center of Oak RidgeOak Ridge, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440034
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Bremer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 742 Middle Creek RdSevierville, TN 37862 (865) 446‑7000
- 990 Oak Ridge TpkeOak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 835‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Bremer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Medicine Services of Tennessee PC162 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other internal medicine doctors in Sevierville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sevierville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Medicine Services of Tennessee PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245218981 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians