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Rheumatology

Aqueel M. Kouser, MD

Works at hospitals in Crossville, TN · Lenoir City, TN · Morristown, TN … · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Aqueel M. Kouser, MD is a rheumatologist at 121 Newport Towne Ctr, Newport, TN 37821. Phone: (423) 532-8621. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Aqueel M. Kouser had 412 Original Medicare patients and 3,173 services. NPI 1639129323. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Aqueel M. Kouser, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Aqueel M. Kouser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aqueel M. Kouser 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 Aqueel M. Kouser see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 412 Original Medicare patients and 3,173 services for Aqueel M. Kouser. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Aqueel M. Kouser's NPI number?
1639129323. 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 Aqueel M. Kouser, 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 patients412
Services billed to Medicare3,173
Different services or procedures93
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)479 services
  2. Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated (85652)237 services
  3. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)234 services
  4. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)232 services
  5. Automated urinalysis test (81003)213 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure74%
  • Anxiety35%
  • Depression34%
  • Diabetes32%

Hospitals where Aqueel M. Kouser works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aqueel M. Kouser 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Aqueel M. Kouser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Aqueel M. Kouser as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Healthstar Physicians PC88 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Tennessee

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Healthstar Physicians PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639129323
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians