Quick answers
- Does Aaron D. Bussey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aaron D. Bussey 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 Aaron D. Bussey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 345 Original Medicare patients and 8,760 services for Aaron D. Bussey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Aaron D. Bussey's NPI number?
- 1982672986. 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 Aaron D. Bussey, 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 | 345 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,760 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)2,940 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)338 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)267 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)260 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)227 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 pressure67%
- Arthritis48%
- Osteoporosis33%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Aaron D. Bussey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aaron D. Bussey 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.
- Blount Memorial HospitalMaryville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440011
- Leconte Medical CenterSevierville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440081
- University Health System, IncKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440015
Practice locations
Addresses where Aaron D. Bussey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1450 Dowell Springs Blvd, Suite 300Knoxville, TN 37909 (865) 637‑8812
- 414 Greenbelt DrMaryville, TN 37804 (865) 637‑8812
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Aaron D. Bussey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Endocrinology Consultants of East TN37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Endocrinologyprimary
Other endocrinologists in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Endocrinology Consultants of East TN
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982672986 |
| 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