Ira Keith Ellis, MD
Addiction Medicine Family Medicine
Ira Keith Ellis is an Addiction Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Milan, TN with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE
Patients across TN can see Ira Keith Ellis, MD in person in Milan or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with substance use, tobacco, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 864dNPPES updated 2024-01-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
22
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
119
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,204
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $130k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Substance Use Disorders, Tobacco Use Disorder, and Hypertension.
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ira Keith Ellis's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Board certified · Jan 9, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
Taxonomy: 207QA0401X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
294 Summar Dr Dept 289, Jackson, TN 38301-3915
Differs from practice location
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Ira Keith Ellis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ira Keith Ellis for substance use counseling, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Milan required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ira Keith Ellis
NPI records show Dr. Ellis as active with telehealth listed in Milan, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 673-6737.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ira Keith Ellis
Practice Location
2084 W Main St, Milan, TN 38358-3515
Mailing Address
294 Summar Dr Dept 289, Jackson, TN 38301-3915
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