Dr Safwan Hamwi, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in La Follette, TN

Dr Safwan Hamwi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in La Follette, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Community Health Of East Tennessee Inc and his current practice location is 130 Independence Ln, La Follette, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 562-1705.

Dr Safwan Hamwi is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD28157) 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 1396940656.

Contact Information

Dr Safwan Hamwi, MD
130 Independence Ln,
La Follette, TN 37766-3031
(423) 562-1705
(423) 566-3718



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Safwan Hamwi
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience35 Years
Location130 Independence Ln, La Follette, 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 Safwan Hamwi graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396940656
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507759321
  • Enrollment ID: I20040205000553

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Safwan Hamwi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396940656NPI-NPPES
1529411MedicaidTN
P01271980OtherTNRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism MD28157 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lafollette Medical CenterLa follette, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Health Of East Tennessee Inc76188878039

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Entity NameCommunity Health Of East Tennessee Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750382164
PECOS PAC ID: 7618887803
Enrollment ID: O20041221000491

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Safwan Hamwi, MD
130 Independence Ln,
La Follette, TN 37766-3031

Ph: (423) 562-1705
Dr Safwan Hamwi, MD
130 Independence Ln,
La Follette, TN 37766-3031

Ph: (423) 562-1705

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Internal Medicine Doctors in La Follette, TN

James C Farris, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2145 Jacksboro Pike, La Follette, TN 37766
Phone: 423-907-1700    Fax: 423-907-1711
Aleona A Oculam, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 109 Independence Ln, Suite 200, La Follette, TN 37766
Phone: 423-562-4968    Fax: 423-562-5603
Christian Terzian, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 905 E Central Ave, La Follette, TN 37766
Phone: 423-907-1600    Fax: 423-907-1646
Stephen Michael Teague, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 919 E Central Ave Ste 102, La Follette, TN 37766
Phone: 423-907-1740    Fax: 423-907-1743
Jamal Isber, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 511 W Central Ave, Suite 2, La Follette, TN 37766
Phone: 423-566-4142    Fax: 423-566-5267
Dr. Elie Mansour, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 919 E Central Ave, Suite 103, La Follette, TN 37766
Phone: 423-562-4976    Fax: 423-566-5896

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