Quick answers
- Does Kevin R. Rhody accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kevin R. Rhody 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 Kevin R. Rhody see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 236 Original Medicare patients and 1,223 services for Kevin R. Rhody. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kevin R. Rhody's NPI number?
- 1841282779. 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 Kevin R. Rhody, 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 | 236 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,223 |
| Different services or procedures | 84 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)128 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)96 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)90 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)80 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)76 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 cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease54%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes38%
- Atrial fibrillation33%
Hospitals where Kevin R. Rhody works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kevin R. Rhody 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.
- Dekalb Community HospitalSmithville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440148
- Stones River HospitalWoodbury, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440200
Practice locations
Addresses where Kevin R. Rhody is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 401 Sewell DrSparta, TN 38583 (931) 738‑9211
- 520 W MainSmithville, TN 37166 (615) 215‑5000
- 520 W Main StSmithville, TN 37166 (615) 597‑7171
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kevin R. Rhody as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Thomas Medical Partners590 clinicians in the group
- Pepper Branch Physician Services PC26 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Sparta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sparta, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 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) | 1841282779 |
| 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