Dr Paul Benjamin Pruett, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Knoxville, TN

Dr Paul Benjamin Pruett, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist" physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Baptist Eye Surgeons, Pllc and his current practice location is 4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 579-3920.

Dr Paul Benjamin Pruett is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 51282) 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 1164611513.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Benjamin Pruett, MD
4528 Chapman Hwy,
Knoxville, TN 37920-4359
(865) 579-3920
(865) 579-3963



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Benjamin Pruett
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience20 Years
Location4528 Chapman Hwy, 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 Paul Benjamin Pruett attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164611513
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769554989
  • Enrollment ID: I20140707001074

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Benjamin Pruett such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164611513NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 51282 (Tennessee)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 060144 (Georgia)Secondary
207WX0009XOphthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist 51282 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baptist Eye Surgeons, Pllc428461048612

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Entity NameBaptist Eye Surgeons, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679622997
PECOS PAC ID: 4284610486
Enrollment ID: O20040628001280

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Paul Benjamin Pruett, MD
4528 Chapman Hwy,
Knoxville, TN 37920-4359

Ph: (865) 579-3920
Dr Paul Benjamin Pruett, MD
4528 Chapman Hwy,
Knoxville, TN 37920-4359

Ph: (865) 579-3920

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Knoxville, TN

Dr. John Franklin Murchison Jr., M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-579-3920    Fax: 865-579-3963
Dr. Christopher Tobin Taylor, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1124 E Weisgarber Rd, Ste 100, Knoxville, TN 37909
Phone: 865-584-0905    Fax: 865-584-3892
Dr. Tod Alan Mcmillan, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1124 E Weisgarber Rd, Ste 207, Knoxville, TN 37909
Phone: 865-588-0811    Fax: 865-584-2153
Dr. Leslie B Cunningham, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1124 E Weisgarber Rd, Ste 100, Knoxville, TN 37909
Phone: 865-584-0905    Fax: 865-584-3892
James Matthew Rouse, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-244-2030    Fax: 865-684-1196
Dr. Loren Nichols Cook, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-579-3920    Fax: 865-579-3963
Dr. David George Gerkin, M.D
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2300 Lakemoor Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-609-0002    Fax: 865-573-3302

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