DR. KATHERINE HICKS MD
NPI 1093248106
Emergency Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Active since April 05, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
975 E 3RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-7628 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 21, 2025, May 23, 2022, Jun 17, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Katherine Hicks Md NPPES

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

DR. KATHERINE HICKS MD (NPI 1093248106) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (60155) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Erwin.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093248106
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHERINE HICKSCredential: MD
Location Address975 E 3RD STChattanooga, TN 37403-2147
Mailing Address975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403-2147
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1093248106 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 60155
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
975 E 3RD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1800 S Mohawk Dr Ste CErwin, TN 37650-2124 · Phone (423) 979-6000

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

Dr. Katherine Hicks 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 ID6507133998
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200210001690
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Katherine Hicks reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cardiovascular Disease
1021 COOLIDGE ST
Greeneville, TN 37743
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 496 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
400 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD
Johnson City, TN 37604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 284 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
376 services353 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
313 services285 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
68 services68 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
67 services67 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bristol, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440012
LocationOne Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620 · Sullivan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37403 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.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
975 E 3RD ST, ERLINGER MEDICAL CENTER
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hospitalist
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Internal Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Social Worker (Clinical)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Anesthesiology
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

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 Katherine Hicks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Hicks is 1093248106. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2017.

Where is Katherine Hicks located?

Katherine Hicks practices at 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-7628.

What is Katherine Hicks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Katherine Hicks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Hicks 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 Katherine Hicks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Hicks reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Tennessee River Physicians, PLLC (Chattanooga, TN), Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation (Greeneville, TN) and Tri-Cities Regional Emergency Physicians, PC (Johnson City, 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 Katherine Hicks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Katherine Hicks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Hicks is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Hicks was last updated on March 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.