# Stephen A. Wheless, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/stephen-wheless-md-1649579996
NPI: 1649579996
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Stephen A. Wheless, MD is a otolaryngology based in Knoxville, TN practicing at Tennessee Ear, Nose And Throat Consultants, Pc with NPI 1649579996.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Otolaryngology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2011
- NPI: 1649579996 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1649579996))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Tennessee Ear, Nose And Throat Consultants, Pc
- Address: 501 20th St, Suite 204, Knoxville, TN, 379161881
- Phone: (865) 546-5477
- Group practice size: 26 members

## CMS quality measures (MIPS)

- Overall MIPS final score: 75.00/100

Source: CMS Quality Payment Program. MIPS scores reflect Medicare provider performance on quality, cost, and care improvement measures.

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 18 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 7 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Stephen A. Wheless, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1649579996).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 16 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $316.

Largest disclosed payer: GENZYME CORPORATION ($86 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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