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Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1986)

17310 Highway 64
Somerville, TN 38068

(901) 465-2245

Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD is a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD is affiliated with RHEA CLINIC PC.

Office Locations

17310 Highway 64
Somerville, TN 38068

(901) 465-2245

(901) 465-8683

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

urinalysis

By Affordability:

diabetes screening

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD performed more urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for diabetes screening that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lab tests

By Affordability:

blood tests

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, and X-rays 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. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
blood draw	1100
diabetes management	197
doctor visit	1761
hip imaging	22
injections	45
lab tests	1148
musculoskeletal imaging	105
pain management	24
preventive care	320
sinus imaging	173
spinal procedures	93
thoracic (chest) imaging	519
vaccines	108
vascular procedures	19
X-rays	890

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	704
diabetes management	135
doctor visit	1119
lab tests	936
musculoskeletal imaging	60
preventive care	239
sinus imaging	130
spinal procedures	67
thoracic (chest) imaging	399
vaccines	104
X-rays	656

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	26
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	723
diabetes management	143
doctor visit	992
lab tests	885
musculoskeletal imaging	68
preventive care	294
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
sinus imaging	158
skin procedures	17
spinal procedures	35
thoracic (chest) imaging	372
vaccines	90
X-rays	633

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	26
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	706
diabetes management	133
doctor visit	1075
hip imaging	28
lab tests	940
musculoskeletal imaging	77
preventive care	405
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26
sinus imaging	106
skin procedures	26
spinal procedures	54
thoracic (chest) imaging	362
vaccines	80
X-rays	599

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	52
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	715
diabetes management	131
doctor visit	1075
lab tests	1007
musculoskeletal imaging	40
preventive care	379
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
sinus imaging	121
skin procedures	21
spinal procedures	38
thoracic (chest) imaging	436
vaccines	60
X-rays	635

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	22
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN during 2017 were lab tests, X-rays, preventive care and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	228
diabetes management	136
doctor visit	1068
lab tests	1725
musculoskeletal imaging	76
preventive care	403
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
sinus imaging	122
skin procedures	21
spinal procedures	68
thoracic (chest) imaging	360
vaccines	81
X-rays	626

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	19
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, X-rays and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	133
doctor visit	907
lab tests	1687
musculoskeletal imaging	66
preventive care	371
sinus imaging	89
spinal procedures	46
vaccines	65
vascular procedures	46
X-rays	201

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	25
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
diabetes management	173
doctor visit	867
lab tests	1770
musculoskeletal imaging	23
preventive care	396
sinus imaging	59
spinal procedures	39
vaccines	50
vascular procedures	41
X-rays	121

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	29
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	118
diabetes management	64
doctor visit	708
lab tests	1255
musculoskeletal imaging	19
preventive care	240
sinus imaging	31
spinal procedures	16
vaccines	45
vascular procedures	26
X-rays	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	29
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	89
doctor visit	683
lab tests	1116
musculoskeletal imaging	27
preventive care	173
sinus imaging	25
spinal procedures	33
vaccines	56
vascular procedures	17
X-rays	85

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	31
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, X-rays and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
doctor visit	581
lab tests	856
musculoskeletal imaging	15
preventive care	89
sinus imaging	34
vaccines	45
X-rays	49

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	26
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Somerville, TN were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

aspiration	21
blood draw	442
diabetes management	138
doctor visit	985
hip imaging	25
injections	45
lab tests	1211
musculoskeletal imaging	52
pain management	24
preventive care	300
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
sinus imaging	95
skin procedures	21
spinal procedures	48
thoracic (chest) imaging	408
vaccines	71
vascular procedures	29
X-rays	414

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	136
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	25
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1986. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1986)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RHEA CLINIC PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,210 Ozempic $662	Tresiba $592	Victoza $423	RYBELSUS $201	Levemir $105	Other $225
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,783 JARDIANCE $1,208	TRADJENTA $218	GLYXAMBI $125	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $111	Pradaxa $91	Other $30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,758 FARXIGA $1,025	BYDUREON $357	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $120	BREZTRI $117	BYDUREON WEEKLY $16	Other $124
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,676 INVOKANA $843	XARELTO $833
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$1,171 BELSOMRA $352	STEGLATRO $298	LIPTRUZET $199	JANUMET XR $139	GANIRELIX $89	Other $94
Other	$4,041 Vascepa $431	NEXLETOL $356	Colcrys $222	TOUJEO $206	TRULICITY $179	Other $2,646

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,377
Education	$259
Consulting Fee	$2

Biography

Dr. Karl Rhea specializes in family medicine. Dr. Rhea is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl Byington Rhea JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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