Quick answers
- Does Donald W. Parker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald W. Parker 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 Donald W. Parker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 231 Original Medicare patients and 4,852 services for Donald W. Parker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald W. Parker's NPI number?
- 1477599413. 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 Donald W. Parker, 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 | 231 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,852 |
| Different services or procedures | 113 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)437 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)349 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)315 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)305 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)299 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes33%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Donald W. Parker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald W. Parker 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.
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440125
- Physicians Regional Medical CenterPowell, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440120
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald W. Parker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 103 Midlake Dr LevelKnoxville, TN 37918 (865) 687‑7704
- 1225 E Weisgarber Rd, Suite 200Knoxville, TN 37849 (865) 938‑3627
- 1275 Dick Lonas RdKnoxville, TN 37909
- 1275 Dick Lonas Rd, Unit 101Knoxville, TN 37909
- 201 E Emory RdPowell, TN 37849 (865) 938‑3627
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald W. Parker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Summit Medical Group, PLLC652 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Summit Medical Group, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477599413 |
| 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