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Dr. David L. Nerness, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1993)

653 Merchants Greene Boulevard Suite 201
Morristown, TN 37813

(423) 492-6700

Dr. David L. Nerness, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. David L. Nerness, MD is affiliated with Covenant Health, STATE OF FRANKLIN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES, PLLC and Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System.

Office Locations

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System

653 Merchants Greene Boulevard Suite 201
Morristown, TN 37813

(423) 492-6700

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Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System

908 West Fourth North Street
Morristown, TN 37816

(423) 492-9000

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

antigen tests

In 2023, Dr. David L. Nerness, MD had a list price for antigen tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

influenza tests

rapid flu test

In 2023, Dr. David L. Nerness, MD had a list price for influenza tests, and rapid flu test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lab tests

By Affordability:

urinalysis

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. David L. Nerness, MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for urinalysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN during 2012 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	862
preventive care	96
vaccines	78

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	751
lab tests	14
preventive care	99
vaccines	87

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	44
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	707
lab tests	15
preventive care	65
vaccines	65

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	43
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	826
lab tests	19
preventive care	62
vaccines	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	716
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	70
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	790
lab tests	29
preventive care	100
vaccines	88

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	31
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	728
lab tests	14
preventive care	44
vaccines	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	29
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	803
lab tests	26
preventive care	77
vaccines	64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	33
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	669
lab tests	52
preventive care	52
vaccines	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	31
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	472
preventive care	63
vaccines	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	32
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	660
preventive care	48
vaccines	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	12
Hispanic	12
Asian	12
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	41
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN during 2022 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	618
preventive care	44
vaccines	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	15
Hispanic	12
Asian	13
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	47
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Morristown, TN were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

doctor visit	716
lab tests	24
preventive care	68
vaccines	56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	382
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	123
85 and over	36
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	246

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David L. Nerness, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. David L. Nerness, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Florida Hospital. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Florida Hospital (1996)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David L. Nerness, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Covenant Health

STATE OF FRANKLIN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES, PLLC

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David L. Nerness, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Elect Choice, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna Choice POS II, Medicare Advantage, HealthSpring, Humana POS, Humana HMO, Aetna QPOS, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Aetna Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, BlueAdvantage Ruby, BCBS Network S Bronze (B07), BCBS TennCare Select, NHC Advantage ISNP (Institutional Special Needs Plan), BCBS Network S Silver (S04A/B/C), BCBS Network S Silver (S01A/B/C), BlueEssential HMO, BlueCare TennCare, Aetna National Advantage, Aetna Meritain Health, BlueCare Plus D-SNP, American Health Plan ISNP (Institutional Special Needs Plan), NovaNet Network Lease & WC, NX Health Network Monterey Mushroom Employees, BCBS Network S Silver (S01), BCBS Network S Silver (S04), BlueEssential SNP, BlueAdvantage Sapphire, BCBS Network S Gold (G06), BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Network P and Network S, BCBS TennCare Select CoverKids, BlueAdvantage PPO, Ambetter of Tennessee - All Plans, Traditional Medicare and BlueAdvantage Diamond.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David L. Nerness, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

CIGNA PPO

Aetna Elect Choice

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Humana ChoiceCare Network

WellCare Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna Choice POS II

Medicare Advantage

HealthSpring

Humana POS

Humana HMO

Aetna QPOS

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

TRICARE

Aetna Select

Aetna Managed Choice POS

WellPoint

Aetna HMO

BlueAdvantage Ruby

BCBS Network S Bronze (B07)

BCBS TennCare Select

NHC Advantage ISNP (Institutional Special Needs Plan)

BCBS Network S Silver (S04A/B/C)

BCBS Network S Silver (S01A/B/C)

BlueEssential HMO

BlueCare TennCare

Aetna National Advantage

Aetna Meritain Health

BlueCare Plus D-SNP

American Health Plan ISNP (Institutional Special Needs Plan)

NovaNet Network Lease & WC

NX Health Network Monterey Mushroom Employees

BCBS Network S Silver (S01)

BCBS Network S Silver (S04)

BlueEssential SNP

BlueAdvantage Sapphire

BCBS Network S Gold (G06)

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Network P and Network S

BCBS TennCare Select CoverKids

BlueAdvantage PPO

Ambetter of Tennessee - All Plans

Traditional Medicare

BlueAdvantage Diamond

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David L. Nerness, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David L. Nerness, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Morristown, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David L. Nerness, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$443 FARXIGA $122	SYMBICORT $92	CRESTOR $76	ONGLYZA $68	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $29	Other $56
Novo Nordisk Inc	$290 Wegovy $70	Tresiba $67	Victoza $56	NovoLog $42	Saxenda $25	Other $30
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$240 Benicar $185	Welchol $41	SAVAYSA $14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$184 INVOKANA $94	INVOKAMET $50	XARELTO $40
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$165 Trintellix $66	Contrave $22	Uloric $22	Colcrys $18	Nesina $14	Other $24
Other	$1,058 Vascepa $87	LINZESS $75	VRAYLAR $61	Repatha $58	PRALUENT $58	Other $719

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,343
Education	$37

Biography

Dr. David Nerness' area of specialization is family medicine. Dr. Nerness is affiliated with Covenant Health. He is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He trained at Florida Hospital for his residency. Patients gave Dr. Nerness an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be an in-network provider for Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Plans, Community Care Network (CCN), and more. He welcomes new patients at his office inMorristown, TN as reported by Covenant Health.