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JOSEPH W CHANCE MD
NPI 1073599437
Anesthesiology in Memphis, TN

Active since December 19, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
1265 UNION AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104(901) 725-5846 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Joseph W Chance Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH W CHANCE MD (NPI 1073599437) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (15513) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073599437
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH W CHANCECredential: MD
Location Address1265 UNION AVEMemphis, TN 38104-3415
Mailing Address6060 Primacy Pkwy, Suite 241Memphis, TN 38119-5745 · (901) 725-5846
Phone(901) 725-5846
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 2016
✔ NPI 1073599437 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 15513✔ Licensed in MS · 24414
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1265 UNION AVE, Memphis, TN 38104
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Other Identifiers 8

Medicaid113668001AR
Medicaid203462809MO
Other3036864TN · Bluecross Blueshield
Medicare UPINA99140TN
Other92420AR · Bluecross Blueshield
Medicaid00124734MS
Medicaid3027484TN
Other50046014Medicare Railroad

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph W Chance Md 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 ID9638217698
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160901000339
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Chance reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.
1.7 mi
Pediatrics
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
Memphis, TN 38105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc
  • 367 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306335088 (901) 595-3300
Medical Anesthesia Group, PA
9.4 mi
Anesthesiology
6060 PRIMACY PKWY STE 241
Memphis, TN 38119
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi and Tennessee enrollments
  • 82 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679527501 (901) 725-5846

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
286 services238 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
40 services40 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses 00160
Anesthesia for procedures on the nose and sinuses involves administering medication to block sensation, ensuring comfort during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a specific area) or general (you're asleep). This helps prevent pain and discomfort during the procedure.
37 services37 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
33 services33 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of shoulder and underarm 01610
Anesthesia for a procedure on the shoulder and underarm area involves numbing these regions to prevent pain during the operation. It may be localized to the specific area or general, putting you to sleep. It ensures comfort and pain-free surgery on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, or bursae.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300
Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.
27 services26 patients

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.

87.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MICHAEL FISHER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 725-5846
DANNY J LANCASTER MD
Hospitalist
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 516-2362
MUNACHUKWUDI AFAMEFUNA OKOYE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (910) 516-8279
GEETH SANDEEP NADELLA M.D.
Internal Medicine
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 516-2362
HANNAH PETERSON PHARMD
Pharmacist
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 516-7000
METHODIST UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC
Emergency Medicine
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 516-7000
DR. JEFFREY A BLALACK MD
Anesthesiology
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (316) 685-6091
RADIOSURGICAL CENTER OF MEMPHIS, L.P.
Radiologic Technologist (Radiation Therapy)
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 726-6444

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 Joseph Chance's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Chance is 1073599437. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2005.

Where is Joseph Chance located?

Joseph Chance practices at 1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104. The listed phone number is (901) 725-5846.

What is Joseph Chance's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Chance enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Chance 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Chance's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Chance reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. (Memphis, TN) and Medical Anesthesia Group, PA (Memphis, TN). Each 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 Joseph Chance's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Chance accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Joseph Chance 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Chance was last updated on November 3, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.