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Richard Asher, PA

Physician Assistant • Covenant Medical Group

Richard Asher, PA is a physician assistant working with East Tennessee Cardiology Surgery Group. He was born and raised in Knoxville and attended the University... View More

Location Information

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Primary Location

East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group - West Knoxville

9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200 Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 632-5900 Visit Website

Practice Hours

Mon 8:30 AM - 4 PM Tues 8:30 AM - 4 PM Wed 8:30 AM - 4 PM Thurs 8:30 AM - 4 PM Fri 8:30 AM - 4 PM Sat CLOSED Sun CLOSED

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Hospital Affiliations

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Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

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Parkwest Medical Center

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Methodist Medical Center

About Me

Richard Asher, PA is a physician assistant working with East Tennessee Cardiology Surgery Group. He was born and raised in Knoxville and attended the University of Tennessee for his bachelor’s degree before going to South College for his master’s degree. When he is not practicing medicine, Rik enjoys going to football games, especially the Tennessee Volunteers and Tennessee Titans. “The greatest highlight of my job is taking the time to educate patients and addressing any concerns the patient and their family may have.”

Gender Male Languages English Ages Seen Adults

Professional Summary

Education

Medical Education

South College, Knoxville TN, 2016

Specialty

  • Physician Assistant

Clinical Interests

  • Endoscopic vein harvesting
  • Endoscopic radial artery harvesting
  • ICU care
  • Pre and post surgical care

Accepted Insurances

Commercial Plans Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna Elect Choice
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS
  • Aetna Meritain Health
  • Aetna National Advantage
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Aetna QPOS
  • Aetna Select
  • BlueCross BlueShield of TN Network P and Network S
  • Cigna CTNS and SureFit
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna Local Plus
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana POS
  • Humana PPO
  • Multiplan/PHCS Network Lease
  • Multiplan/PHCS PPO
  • NovaNet Network Lease & WC
  • NX Health Network Monterey Mushroom Employees
  • Optum VA CCN VA-Government CCN
  • Tricare - Humana Government
  • United Healthcare Commercial

Healthcare Exchange Plans Accepted

  • Ambetter of Tennessee - All Plans
  • BCBS Network S Bronze (B07)
  • BCBS Network S Gold (G06)
  • BCBS Network S Silver (S01)
  • BCBS Network S Silver (S01A/B/C)
  • BCBS Network S Silver (S04)
  • BCBS Network S Silver (S04A/B/C)
  • Cigna Connect (Individual Family Plans "IFP"
  • Cigna Connect Bronze (5400)
  • Cigna Connect Bronze (6500)
  • Cigna Connect Bronze (7000)
  • Cigna Connect Gold (1300)
  • Cigna Connect Silver (3500)
  • Cigna Connect Silver (4570)

Medicare Plans Accepted

  • American Health Plan ISNP (Institutional Special Needs Plan)
  • BlueAdvantage Diamond
  • BlueAdvantage PPO
  • BlueAdvantage Ruby
  • BlueAdvantage Sapphire
  • BlueEssential HMO
  • BlueEssential SNP
  • Cigna - HealthSpring HMO
  • Cigna - HealthSpring HMO-POS
  • Devoted Health Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Devoted Health Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Farm Bureau MA Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Farm Bureau MA Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
  • NHC Advantage ISNP (Institutional Special Needs Plan)
  • Traditional Medicare
  • United HealthCare Medicare Advantage
  • WellCare (Windsor) Medicare Advantage
  • Wellpoint Amerivantage (Medicare/DSNP)

TennCare Plans Accepted

  • BCBS TennCare Select
  • BCBS TennCare Select CoverKids
  • BlueCare Plus D-SNP
  • BlueCare TennCare
  • State Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Community (TennCare)
  • United Healthcare CoverKids
  • United Healthcare DSNP Dual Complete
  • Wellpoint CoverKids
  • Wellpoint TennCare
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