CHARLES SHARPE, M.D.
OrthoKnox
Direct Primary Care
Focusing on continuity of care through established relationships with a regular clinician.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Graduated
- 1986
- Medicare specialty
- Internal Medicine
- Group practice
- Summit Medical Group, PLLC · 636 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
Located in Athens, Tennessee, Charles Sharpe, M.D. practices within the setting of a large group practice. Internal medicine focuses on diagnosing and managing complex illnesses across the lifespan. This specialty manages acute and chronic conditions, requiring ongoing monitoring and adjustments to treatment plans.
The scope of internal medicine involves managing complex health issues such as cardiovascular disease, endocrinological disorders, and infections. Care encompasses preventive screenings, management of chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes, and acute illness evaluation.
The practice operates as a direct-pay service, meaning patients pay for services directly rather than solely through insurance. The physician is assigned to Medicare.
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Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does an internal medicine physician provide?
Internal medicine focuses on diagnosing and managing complex illnesses across the lifespan, encompassing preventive screenings, acute illness evaluation, and chronic disease management.
Does this physician accept Medicare?
Yes, the physician accepts Medicare assignment.
Is this practice accepting insurance payments?
The practice operates as a direct-pay service, but the physician is assigned to Medicare.
What is the general focus of internal medicine?
Internal medicine manages complex health issues such as cardiovascular disease, endocrinological disorders, and infections, requiring ongoing monitoring and adjustments to treatment plans.
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