DR. ALEXANDER BUTTRESS MD
NPI 1245816644
General Practice in Chattanooga, TN

Active since March 24, 2021PECOS Enrolled
979 E 3RD ST STE B-401, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-7695 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 10, 2024, Mar 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Alexander Buttress Md NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER BUTTRESS MD (NPI 1245816644) is an individual general practice provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (72861) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245816644
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER BUTTRESSCredential: MD
Location Address979 E 3RD ST STE B-401Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136
Mailing Address979 E 3rd St Ste B-401Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1245816644 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 72861
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 72861 (TN)
979 E 3RD ST STE B-401, Chattanooga, TN 37403

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Alexander Buttress Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Alexander Buttress reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

General Practice
4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 528 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.

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
979 E 3RD ST STE B-401
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
979 E 3RD ST STE B-401
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
979 E 3RD ST STE B-401
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
979 E 3RD ST STE B-401
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
979 E 3RD ST STE B-401
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
979 E 3RD ST STE B-401
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
979 E 3RD ST STE B-401
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
979 E 3RD ST STE B-401
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 Alexander Buttress's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Buttress is 1245816644. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2021.

Where is Alexander Buttress located?

Alexander Buttress practices at 979 E 3rd St Ste B-401, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-7695.

What is Alexander Buttress's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Alexander Buttress enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Buttress is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alexander Buttress's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Buttress reassigns Medicare benefits to Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC (Dallas, TX). 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 Alexander Buttress's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Buttress was last updated on December 10, 2024. 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.