RICK WHILES, MD
SAPLING GROVE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC
Direct Primary Care
Comprehensive internal medicine care in Bristol, Tennessee, offered through a direct-pay model.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- Medical College of Ohio
- Graduated
- 1996
- Medicare specialty
- Pediatric Medicine
- Also practices
- Internal Medicine
- Group practice
- Holston Medical Group PC · 239 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked September 2026.
About
Internal medicine addresses complex health issues for adults and seniors. Rick Whiles, MD, practices in Bristol, Tennessee. This practice operates on a direct-pay model.
Internal medicine involves the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in adults. Care covers managing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, alongside preventive health screenings.
The practice operates as a direct-pay service, meaning patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing. Medicare assignment is accepted.
Areas of Focus
Conditions Treated
Specialties
Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does an internist generally provide?
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in adults, covering preventive care and management of long-term conditions.
Does this provider accept Medicare?
Yes, the provider accepts Medicare assignment.
What does 'direct-pay' mean for billing?
A direct-pay model means that patients pay for services directly to the practice rather than submitting claims through a traditional insurance billing process.
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