THE WEIGHT LOSS CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA PLLC
NPI 1043038714
Surgery in Chattanooga, TN

Q: What is The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Active since October 01, 2024

7405 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 320, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421(706) 537-7499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga Pllc NPPES

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

THE WEIGHT LOSS CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA PLLC (NPI 1043038714) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Chattanooga, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since October 2024. The organization lists Jaime Ponce-portugal, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043038714

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Legal Business NameTHE WEIGHT LOSS CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA PLLC

Location Address7405 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 320Chattanooga, TN 37421-2662

Mailing Address7405 Shallowford Rd Ste 320Chattanooga, TN 37421-2662

Phone(706) 537-7499

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJaime Ponce-portugalOwner · (706) 537-7499

Enumeration DateOctober 1, 2024

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 2025

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 16, 2025

✔ NPI 1043038714 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Obesity MedicineTaxonomy 207RB0002X

7405 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 320, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Brooke Henson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1104365683

7405 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 160
Chattanooga, TN 37421

(423) 899-1000

✔ PECOSSame address

Jaime Ponce-Portugal, MD

General Surgery

NPI 1245280023

7405 SHALLOWFORD ROAD SUITE 160
Chattanooga, TN 37421

(706) 278-6403

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC is 1043038714. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 1, 2024.

Where is The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC located?

The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC is located at 7405 Shallowford Rd Ste 320, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The listed phone number is (706) 537-7499.

What is The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC, in General Surgery and Nurse Practitioner. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for The Weight Loss Center Of Chattanooga PLLC was last updated on January 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months 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.