Dr James O Shirk, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Knoxville, TN

Dr James O Shirk, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. He went to East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice University Health System, Inc. and his current practice location is 1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 240, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 546-1642.

Dr James O Shirk is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 25443) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154390649.

Contact Information

Dr James O Shirk, MD
1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 240,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1510
(865) 546-1642
(865) 305-6195



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James O Shirk
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience34 Years
Location1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 240, Knoxville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James O Shirk attended and graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154390649
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/27/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820189715
  • Enrollment ID: I20070807000424

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James O Shirk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154390649NPI-NPPES
Q007732MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 25443 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Tn Medical CenterKnoxville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Health System, Inc.5294646378526

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Entity NameUniversity Health System, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790738763
PECOS PAC ID: 5294646378
Enrollment ID: O20031111000809

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Entity NameUniversity Of Tennessee
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295751386
PECOS PAC ID: 3072421213
Enrollment ID: O20040110000145

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James O Shirk, MD
1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 240,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1510

Ph: (865) 546-1642
Dr James O Shirk, MD
1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 240,
Knoxville, TN 37920-1510

Ph: (865) 546-1642

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Dr. George Walton Smith, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Roy Cox Broady, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 19th Street, Suite 509, Knoxville, TN 37916
Phone: 865-524-3208    Fax: 865-522-4322
Courtney Roth, NP
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Lynlee Marie Wolfe, M.D.
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