Dr Walter Douglas Parkhurst, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Hixson, TN

Dr Walter Douglas Parkhurst, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Hixson, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Galen Medical Group, Pc and his current practice location is 4980 Alpha Ln, Hixson, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 870-2450.

Dr Walter Douglas Parkhurst is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 11347) 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 1265406763.

Contact Information

Dr Walter Douglas Parkhurst, MD
4980 Alpha Ln,
Hixson, TN 37343-5470
(423) 870-2450
(423) 877-5208



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Walter Douglas Parkhurst
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience50 Years
Location4980 Alpha Ln, Hixson, 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 Walter Douglas Parkhurst graduated from medical school in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265406763
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/09/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325072275
  • Enrollment ID: I20100426000145

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walter Douglas Parkhurst such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265406763NPI-NPPES
Q020159MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 11347 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Galen Medical Group, Pc2668377391126

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Entity NameGalen Medical Group, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346250057
PECOS PAC ID: 2668377391
Enrollment ID: O20031204001027

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Walter Douglas Parkhurst, MD
4976 Alpha Ln,
Hixson, TN 37343-5470

Ph: (423) 308-0280
Dr Walter Douglas Parkhurst, MD
4980 Alpha Ln,
Hixson, TN 37343-5470

Ph: (423) 870-2450

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Hixson, TN

Dr. Jessica Grace Huffstutter, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1035 Executive Dr, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-826-0800    Fax: 423-826-0810
Melanie Black Blake, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1008 Executive Dr Ste 104, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-497-5363    
Thomas A Cook, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2051 Hamill Rd, Suite 204, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-870-2450    Fax: 423-877-5208
Dr. John C Wood, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2051-b Hamill Road, Suite 103, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-756-8871    Fax: 423-475-8976
Kathryn T Dinh, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5104 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-818-9790    Fax: 423-697-7696
Young Seong Chang, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2051 Hamill Rd, Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-495-2620    Fax: 423-495-2625

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