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Edit this profileWhere to find John R. Hereford, MD
- Kingsport location main office
2002 Brookside Dr Ste 300, Kingsport, TN 37660 - Johnson City location
301 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 200, Johnson City, TN 37604 - Greeneville location
5000 Monarch Pt Ste 300, Greeneville, TN 37745
About Dr. Hereford
John R. Hereford, MD is a healthcare provider in Kingsport, TN specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. John trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. Medicare claims data shows John provided 166 services to 150 patients. The services billed most often include cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1619931557.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (423) 530-7900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2002 BROOKSIDE DR STE 300
Kingsport, TN 37660
301 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 200
Johnson City, TN 37604
5000 Monarch Pt Ste 300
Greeneville, TN 37745
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
166 services · 150 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
16 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
16 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
41 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
39 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
37 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
17 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other OB-GYNs at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other OB-GYNs in Kingsport 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hereford?
Dr. Hereford is an OB-GYN in Kingsport, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hereford's address?
Dr. Hereford is listed at 2002 Brookside Dr Ste 300, Kingsport, TN 37660. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hereford?
The number on file is (423) 530-7900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hereford?
Dr. Hereford's National Provider Identifier is 1619931557. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Hereford train?
Dr. Hereford attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hereford have?
Dr. Hereford has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Hereford perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hereford performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hereford's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hereford. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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