Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Palmer Proffit, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Individual provider Family Nurse Practitioner · NPI 1073390977

Palmer Proffit, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner in Knoxville, Tennessee. Graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2023, 3 years ago. Practices with Cherokee Health Systems, a 126-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Tennessee.

Years since qualifying
3
Trained at
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine
Licensed in
TN
In the registry since
2023
What do these letters mean?
DNP — Doctor of Nursing Practice
The highest clinical degree in nursing.
APRN — Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The umbrella licence covering nurse practitioners, midwives, anaesthetists and clinical nurse specialists.
FNP-BC — Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified
A family nurse practitioner certified by the ANCC.

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Practice location Address checks out

2018 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921-5718
Phone: (865) 544-0406
Fax: (865) 544-0480
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Family Nurse Practitioner (primary) Taxonomy 363LF0000X · Licence 34543 (TN)

Record details

NPI number1073390977
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials DNP , APRN , FNP-BC
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedSeptember 13, 2023
Last updated in NPPESMay 30, 2024
Certification dateMay 30, 2024

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2023 (3 years in practice)
Group practice Cherokee Health Systems — 126 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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