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GERALD JOHNSON M.D.
NPI 1194772178
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since May 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6142 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 103, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421(423) 498-3300(423) 498-3301 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 3, 2025, Jul 17, 2023, Sep 30, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Gerald Johnson M.d. NPPES

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

GERALD JOHNSON M.D. (NPI 1194772178) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (32248) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194772178
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameGERALD JOHNSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address6142 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 103Chattanooga, TN 37421-7216
Mailing Address6142 Shallowford Rd Ste 103Chattanooga, TN 37421-7216 · (423) 498-3300 · Fax (423) 498-3301
Phone(423) 498-3300
Fax(423) 498-3301
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1194772178 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 32248✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000032248✔ Licensed in PA · MD422722
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
6142 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 103, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1008205830001PA

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 Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gerald Johnson M.d. 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 ID6608059035
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110323000322
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gerald Johnson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Gerald E Johnson MD PLLC
Same address
Pediatric Cardiology
6142 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 103
Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
NPI 1316459829 (423) 498-3300

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

GERALD E JOHNSON MD PLLC
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
6142 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 103
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Hamilton County (423) 498-3300
JAMIE NORMAN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6142 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 103
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Hamilton County (423) 498-3300

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 Gerald Johnson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Johnson is 1194772178. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2006.

Where is Gerald Johnson located?

Gerald Johnson practices at 6142 Shallowford Rd Ste 103, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The listed phone number is (423) 498-3300.

What is Gerald Johnson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Gerald Johnson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerald Johnson 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 organization bills Medicare for Gerald Johnson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gerald Johnson reassigns Medicare benefits to Gerald E Johnson MD PLLC (Chattanooga, TN). The 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 Gerald Johnson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gerald Johnson accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Gerald Johnson 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 Gerald Johnson was last updated on January 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.