Dr J Michael Spear, MD in Bristol, TN - Internal Medicine

Dr J Michael Spear, MD is a Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology physician based in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr J Michael Spear is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD014427) and his current practice location is 235 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, Tennessee. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 246-6777.

NPI number for Dr J Michael Spear is 1871588368 and his current mailing address is 135 W Ravine Rd, Suite 3a, Kingsport, Tennessee. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1871588368.

Contact Information

	Dr J Michael Spear, MD
	235 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620-7455
	(423) 246-6777
	(423) 246-7766

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr J Michael Spear
Gender	Male
Speciality	Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Location	235 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Does not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1871588368
Provider Enumeration Date: 09/12/2005
Last Update Date: 05/27/2008

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr J Michael Spear such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1871588368	NPI	-	NPPES
100026287	Other	TN	PHP TENNCARE
283685	Other	VA	ANTHEM
005831423	Medicaid	VA
4546278	Other	TN	AETNA
3122028	Other	TN	BCBS OF TN
3700035	Medicaid	TN
TN0112	Other	TN	UNITED HEALTHCARE RIVER V
0227812000	Medicaid	WV
64776750	Medicaid	KY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207RG0100X	Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology	MD014427 (Tennessee)	Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr J Michael Spear is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Dr J Michael Spear, MD 135 W Ravine Rd, Suite 3a, Kingsport, TN 37660-3847 Ph: (423) 246-6777	Dr J Michael Spear, MD 235 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620-7455 Ph: (423) 246-6777

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Bristol, TN

Dr. Nafees Ameer Mohammed, MBBS Gastroenterology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 271 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-844-4800 Fax: 423-230-6905
Rick Whiles, MD Gastroenterology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 240 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 3600, Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-990-2414
Dr. Jean Marie Mancini, M.D. Gastroenterology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 450w, Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-968-3713 Fax: 423-986-7352
Dr. Craig S Graul, DO Gastroenterology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 104 Manchester Pl, Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-573-1988
Roger J Mcsharry, MD Gastroenterology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 271 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-968-2311 Fax: 423-968-2311
Steven Michael Tomski, M.D. Gastroenterology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 240 Medical Park Blvd Ste 2000, Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-990-5495 Fax: 423-990-2492
Theodore Thompson, MD Gastroenterology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1220 Volunteer Pkwy, Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-274-6610 Fax: 423-274-6619

Dr J Michael Spear, MD - Internal Medicine in Bristol, TN