John B Bassel, MD

Internal Medicine

John B Bassel is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Clarksville, TN with over 57 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(931) 647-1199Clarksville, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

John B Bassel, MD has practiced internal medicine for 57+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1969 and has 57+ years of clinical experience. A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital.

1 of 301 Internal Medicine providers in TNSee all Internal Medicine in Clarksville57+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3938dNPPES updated 2015-08-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

282 Clear Sky Ct, Clarksville, TN 37043-5653

Fax: (931) 647-7010
Industry Payment Transparency

$204 received from industry

15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 John B Bassel's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.46 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1969

    University of Tennessee Health Science Center

  2. 57 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1969)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2147 Riverchase Office Rd, Birmingham, AL 35244-1836

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With John B Bassel

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with John B Bassel for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Clarksville 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 John B Bassel

Dr. Bassel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Clarksville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (931) 647-1199.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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