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Active NPI 1447293428 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Karen Avery , MD

General Practice • Hixson, TN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Karen Avery, MD is a certified General Practice practicing in Hixson, TN. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Avery delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5870 HIGHWAY 153 STE 122.

Dr. Avery maintains professional affiliations with Revida Recovery Centers Pc, Crossroads Treatment Centers Of Tennessee, Pc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5870 Highway 153 Ste 122

Hixson, TN 373435826

Telephone 4232433342
Fax 4234028155
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Renu Chattanooga, Pllc Facility NPI 1396288890

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for General Practice in Hixson, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +1.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.0 Yrs
State Avg: 34.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Hixson, TN (202 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
50.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Avery (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Hixson Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
76 12 $317.33 $114.29

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-25
General Practice Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208D00000X

State License TN 54230

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License MS 18557

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Preventive Medicine - Addiction Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2083A0300X

State License TN 54230

A physician engaged in the subspecialty practice of Addiction Medicine who specializes in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of persons with the disease of addiction.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License AL 27405

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
01402598 (MS)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross
202011213 (MS)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Crossroads Treatment Centers Of Tennessee, Pc

5864 Hwy 153, Hixson, TN 373435187

Phone: 8008056989

Revida Recovery Centers Pc

2001 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 379161217

Phone: 8656330353

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
Alison Buttram , FNP

Preventive Medicine - Addiction Medicine

NPI 1205151156

Family Nurse Practitioner

Lynda Green , MS, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH

Counselor - Professional

NPI 1558727214

Master of Science, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, BCTMH

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 25, 2026

General Practice (License #54230 in TN)

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Updated Practice Location October 07, 2020

Registered at 5870 HIGHWAY 153 STE 122, HIXSON, TN 373435826 (Tel: 4232433342)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 07, 2020

Emergency Medicine (License #18557 in MS)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 810 SAINT VINCENTS DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352051601 (Tel: 8004433672)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2024 SPRINGHILL CT, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352421402 (Tel: 2059919959)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as KAREN AVERY, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Emergency Medicine (License #27405 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447293428
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 14, 2006
Last Update: February 25, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2024 Springhill Ct

Birmingham, AL 352421402

Phone: 2054906322

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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