James D Pharaoh, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
James D Pharaoh is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Knoxville, TN with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TN can see James D Pharaoh, MD in person in Knoxville or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Florida College of Medicine graduate since 1985, he brings 41+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6473 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-4832
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better46.2%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-36.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
360
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
580
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,063
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.69M
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.4k received from industry
137 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 James D Pharaoh's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
University of Florida College of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 18, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Florida College of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
Po Box 207830, Dallas, TX 75320-4670
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With James D Pharaoh
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James D Pharaoh for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Knoxville 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 James D Pharaoh
Dr. Pharaoh is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Knoxville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 588-8831.
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 James D Pharaoh
Practice Location
6473 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-4832
Mailing Address
Po Box 207830, Dallas, TX 75320-4670
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