Active NPI 1558367045 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Kurt Harold Pulver , PA

Physician Assistant • Hixson, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kurt Pulver, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Hixson, TN. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1979, Kurt Pulver delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1724 HAMILL RD STE 204.

Kurt Pulver is affiliated with Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, 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

1724 Hamill Rd Ste 204

Hixson, TN 373435098

Telephone 4238774705

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mark S. Sumida, Md Pllc Facility NPI 1033757802

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Albany Medical College Of Union University

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Hixson, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

47 Yrs +30.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.8 Yrs

State Avg: 10.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Hixson, TN (3096 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

10.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pulver (47 Years) 47 Yrs

Hixson Specialty Average (16.8 Years) 16.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	160	32	$8.04	$0.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	59	53	$116.63	$50.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	44	$97.63	$73.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	44	$309.27	$101.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$141.29	$90.86
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	40	34	$283.28	$50.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	28	$212.37	$71.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	30	$46.44	$39.35
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	16	$187.43	$36.48
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	17	16	$190.59	$30.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$452.93	$131.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$170.77	$108.59
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	12	12	$137.25	$26.78
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$158.31	$30.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	198	145	$152.00	$71.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	171	128	$226.00	$102.85
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	166	28	$2.00	$0.12
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	93	61	$15.00	$11.81
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	86	59	$296.95	$58.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$350.00	$134.97
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	63	63	$149.00	$39.70
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	39	31	$113.00	$34.63
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	38	33	$106.97	$30.77
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	30	19	$11.00	$7.73
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	28	27	$51.00	$11.30
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	27	23	$88.74	$25.28
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	27	27	$141.00	$41.71
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	25	25	$104.00	$36.72
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	19	18	$154.00	$40.37
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	14	12	$83.00	$27.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$227.00	$90.65

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	825	556	$226.00	$101.76
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	477	293	$289.96	$57.67
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	412	233	$15.00	$10.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	266	233	$152.00	$72.55
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	245	176	$113.00	$36.15
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	201	167	$95.88	$30.91
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	173	140	$89.13	$31.71
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	96	70	$1275.00	$832.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	95	95	$350.00	$130.61
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	89	61	$5.00	$1.13
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	89	89	$147.80	$39.05
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	71	57	$2.00	$0.12
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	64	58	$51.00	$11.42
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	49	48	$107.43	$30.03
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	44	39	$130.00	$46.66
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	42	31	$11.00	$6.57
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	34	31	$154.00	$39.16
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	24	23	$53.00	$52.61
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	24	18	$67.75	$21.31
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	23	23	$141.00	$42.19
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	23	16	$64.78	$21.18
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	20	18	$104.00	$29.72
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	18	18	$91.00	$24.52
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	16	16	$116.88	$38.42
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	14	13	$73.00	$22.03
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	12	11	$83.00	$27.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	633	467	$152.00	$72.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	528	341	$293.63	$57.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	505	385	$226.00	$100.17
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	481	266	$15.00	$10.53
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	315	209	$97.32	$30.70
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	233	172	$113.00	$34.85
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	195	161	$94.64	$33.05
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	124	81	$1237.98	$1176.57
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	88	83	$108.13	$30.49
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	58	42	$5.00	$1.16
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	46	19	$79.52	$25.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$350.00	$134.05
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	41	41	$149.00	$38.50
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	41	32	$2.00	$0.15
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	38	38	$130.00	$46.16
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	32	31	$51.00	$11.00
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	28	25	$11.00	$5.45
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	24	18	$62.75	$21.80
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	23	20	$154.00	$34.16
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	19	16	$80.05	$24.52
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	13	$69.31	$20.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,520	30	$29.00	$17.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	826	564	$152.00	$59.59
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	488	321	$290.84	$55.84
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	455	252	$15.22	$11.23
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	224	159	$120.53	$34.09
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	220	146	$96.51	$28.76
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	200	156	$95.70	$32.31
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	90	70	$1020.00	$994.32
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	57	38	$73.00	$23.32
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	37	24	$1852.50	$761.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	32	$226.00	$86.93
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	36	36	$106.86	$28.80
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	35	27	$83.00	$26.02
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	26	$92.00	$36.59
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	19	19	$73.00	$21.70
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	17	17	$130.00	$44.28
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	15	12	$64.40	$21.98
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	14	13	$11.00	$6.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$227.00	$86.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	6,900	83	$30.46	$16.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	659	491	$152.00	$57.77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	443	336	$285.69	$52.48
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	381	254	$15.00	$11.80
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	206	153	$112.61	$31.82
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	147	129	$96.10	$31.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	138	84	$81.38	$22.99
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	134	107	$97.47	$28.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	62	$226.00	$87.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	48	$92.00	$35.11
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	39	31	$11.00	$6.03
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	31	24	$1852.50	$946.91
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	29	19	$72.17	$22.05
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	28	28	$106.25	$27.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$227.00	$86.46
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	14	12	$85.00	$22.71
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	14	14	$69.57	$23.16
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	11	11	$149.00	$40.10

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	613	384	$226.00	$84.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	189	137	$282.20	$52.45
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	188	119	$15.00	$12.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	179	159	$152.00	$57.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	147	122	$92.00	$34.47
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	136	136	$149.00	$38.01
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	93	76	$107.34	$26.33
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	73	30	$2.00	$0.12
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	62	54	$11.00	$6.64
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	53	41	$113.00	$30.25
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	53	45	$154.00	$43.71
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	52	47	$83.00	$22.18
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	47	36	$102.47	$24.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$350.00	$131.05
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	41	41	$141.00	$35.30
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	34	31	$51.00	$15.66
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	33	31	$104.00	$32.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$227.00	$85.64
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	28	26	$91.00	$25.57
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	20	17	$85.00	$22.83
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	18	13	$1852.50	$804.37
J3490 Unclassified drugs	18	15	$1700.00	$969.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	480	328	$152.00	$57.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	459	313	$226.00	$84.44
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	217	163	$103.68	$25.62
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	194	141	$276.09	$51.58
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	176	121	$15.00	$10.80
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	144	144	$149.00	$37.89
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	95	63	$102.48	$25.25
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	88	41	$2.00	$0.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	82	73	$92.00	$33.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$350.00	$130.04
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	74	64	$11.00	$5.63
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	65	56	$154.00	$40.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$227.00	$85.03
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	53	44	$113.00	$29.96
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	51	51	$141.00	$33.27
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	49	42	$86.02	$24.44
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	48	42	$51.00	$19.86
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	46	33	$1852.50	$869.39
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	33	33	$98.97	$30.67
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	27	$83.00	$21.70
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	17	12	$85.00	$21.52
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$86.00	$23.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-02-22

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TN 61

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Pc

3443 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 372072524

Phone: 6156122146

Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Pc

1724 Hamill Rd, Hixson, TN 373435098

Secondary Practice Locations

2415 Mccallie Ave

Chattanooga, TN 374043322

Phone: 4236242696

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Mark Sumida , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1093764037

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Dedre Sumida , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1629493713

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kurt Chambless , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1821284282

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. William Reisman , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma

NPI 1891971610

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 22, 2024

Registered at 1724 HAMILL RD STE 204, HIXSON, TN 373435098 (Tel: 4238774705)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 22, 2024

Registered at 1724 HAMILL RD STE 204, HIXSON, TN 373435098 (Tel: 4238774705)

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NPI Profile Active May 12, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 12, 2015

Registered at 2415 MCCALLIE AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374043322 (Tel: 4236242696)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2015

Registered at 2415 MCCALLIE AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374043322 (Tel: 4236242696)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 12, 2015

Recorded as KURT PULVER, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2015

Physician Assistant (License #61 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 21, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558367045

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 21, 2005

Last Update: February 22, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

1724 Hamill Rd Ste 204

Hixson, TN 373435098

Phone: 4238774705

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