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6.6/ 10Good
How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation0 / 1.8
Levels of care0.9 / 2.1
Patient ratings1.07 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6
Patient ratings use 80 Google reviews (4.5★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.
About East TN Addiction Specialists
Located at 9301 Parkwest Boulevard in Knoxville, Tennessee, East TN Addiction Specialists is a private addiction treatment program.
Care options include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
East TN Addiction Specialists is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
✓Accepts Medicare: 14 of 23 programs in Knoxville do.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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Who they serve & support services
Recovery support
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Mentoring/peer support
Counseling & education
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Ancillary services
Case management service
Mental health services
Integrated primary care services
Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditation
State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Ages accepted
Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated by
Private for-profit organization
Treatment access in Knox County, TN
23Treatment facilities
3Offer detox
11Buprenorphine or methadone
5Offer 24-hour care
Knox County, TN has 23 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 506,748 residents. 3 facilities in the county list detox services. 227 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 44.8 per 100,000 residents, compared with 29.1 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Location
Address9301 Parkwest Boulevard Suite B-4 Knoxville, TN 37923
What services does East TN Addiction Specialists offer?
East TN Addiction Specialists lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
Does East TN Addiction Specialists accept insurance?
According to SAMHSA data, East TN Addiction Specialists accepts medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Does East TN Addiction Specialists offer detox?
East TN Addiction Specialists does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Is East TN Addiction Specialists licensed?
East TN Addiction Specialists reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Who does East TN Addiction Specialists treat?
East TN Addiction Specialists accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
How many addiction treatment programs are in Knox County, TN?
Knox County, TN has 23 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 506,748 residents: 3 list detox services, 11 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 5 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
How does East TN Addiction Specialists rank among rehab centers in Knoxville?
East TN Addiction Specialists is #10 of 14 ranked programs in Knoxville in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
What is East TN Addiction Specialists' Google rating?
East TN Addiction Specialists has a 4.5-star rating from 80 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
How do I get admitted to East TN Addiction Specialists or a similar program?
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact East TN Addiction Specialists directly at 865-268-4360. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be East TN Addiction Specialists. Our helpline is not affiliated with East TN Addiction Specialists.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of etaddiction.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with East TN Addiction Specialists.
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