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MS. SANDRA CANDECE HUGGINS FNP-BC
NPI 1003072273
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Chattanooga, TN

Active since August 06, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
1949 GUNBARREL RD STE 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421(423) 498-5980(423) 498-5981 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2022, Jan 6, 2020, May 15, 2017 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ms. Sandra Candece Huggins Fnp-bc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MS. SANDRA CANDECE HUGGINS FNP-BC (NPI 1003072273) is an individual family provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (13830) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003072273
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMS. SANDRA CANDECE HUGGINSCredential: FNP-BC
Location Address1949 GUNBARREL RD STE 200Chattanooga, TN 37421-7133
Mailing Address1949 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 206Chattanooga, TN 37421-7133 · (423) 495-4345 · Fax (423) 495-4934
Phone(423) 498-5980
Fax(423) 498-5981
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20226 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2022
✔ NPI 1003072273 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 13830✔ Licensed in GA · 151351
1949 GUNBARREL RD STE 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15008 Highway 136 Ste 16Trenton, GA 30752-2907 · Phone (706) 657-2800
Location 2789 Chickamauga AveRossville, GA 30741-1404 · Phone (706) 956-8564

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Sandra Candece Huggins Fnp-bc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6406910249
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090122000775
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
128 services77 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
121 services66 patients
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
110 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
61 services38 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
41 services37 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
39 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Oglethorpe, GA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110236
Location100 Gross Crescent CircleFort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 · Catoosa County
Emergency services

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440091
Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440104
Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37421 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality89.41
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier47 claims47 services$4.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ELLEN CLARA CLELAND MD
Family Medicine
1949 GUNBARREL RD STE 200
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Hamilton County (423) 648-8110

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sandra Huggins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandra Huggins is 1003072273. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2008.

Where is Sandra Huggins located?

Sandra Huggins practices at 1949 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The listed phone number is (423) 498-5980.

What is Sandra Huggins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Sandra Huggins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sandra Huggins is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Sandra Huggins accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter of Alabama and 2 other insurers list Sandra Huggins as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Sandra Huggins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sandra Huggins is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia, Memorial Healthcare System, Inc and Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sandra Huggins was last updated on September 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.