Steven J Baumrucker, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Steven J Baumrucker is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Kingsport, TN with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE
Patients across TN can see Steven J Baumrucker, MD in person in Kingsport or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 60% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 818dNPPES updated 2024-02-26 · 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.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better52.25%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+47.1 pts)
52.25% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
197
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
235
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,508
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $149k
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 Anxiety Disorders.
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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — 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 (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$922 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Steven J Baumrucker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 25, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207QH0002X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
1021 W Oakland Ave Ste 310, Johnson City, TN 37604-2192
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Steven J Baumrucker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Steven J Baumrucker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Kingsport 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 Steven J Baumrucker
Dr. Baumrucker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kingsport, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 288-3988.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Steven J Baumrucker
Practice Location
2421 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660-4773
Mailing Address
1021 W Oakland Ave Ste 310, Johnson City, TN 37604-2192
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