DEREK DURAN
NPI 1255814299
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Chattanooga, TN

Active since September 14, 2018Accepts Medicare Assignment
2525 DESALES AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 495-2525 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2026, Mar 18, 2019, Sep 14, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Derek Duran NPPES

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

DEREK DURAN (NPI 1255814299) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (25331) and active in the NPI registry since September 2018. He is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255814299
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDEREK DURAN
Location Address2525 DESALES AVEChattanooga, TN 37404-1161
Mailing Address513 Frary StAlcoa, TN 37701-2003
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1255814299 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 25331✔ Licensed in GA · 242738
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN0000215188 (TN)
2525 DESALES AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14710 Battlefield ParkwayRinggold, GA 30736 · Phone (423) 495-2525 · Fax (423) 495-6312
Location 2513 Frary StAlcoa, TN 37701-2003 · Phone (423) 645-2216

Accepted 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

Derek Duran 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 ID5294077418
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190508001489, I20201006001371

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

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

Internal Medicine
5600 BRAINERD RD, SUITE 500
Chattanooga, TN 37411
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and Tennessee enrollments
  • 242 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1200 MEMORIAL DR
Dalton, GA 30720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 53 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
501 20TH ST, SUITE 606
Knoxville, TN 37916
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and Tennessee enrollments
  • Medicare enrollment name: American Anesthesiology Of Tennessee PC
  • 48 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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520
Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hamilton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dalton, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110001
Location1200 Memorial DriveDalton, GA 30720 · Whitfield County
Birthing friendly

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440091
Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37404 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Pharmacist
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Family Medicine
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

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 Derek Duran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Duran is 1255814299. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2018.

Where is Derek Duran located?

Derek Duran practices at 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 495-2525.

What is Derek Duran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Derek Duran enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Duran 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 Derek Duran's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Derek Duran reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc (Chattanooga, TN), North Georgia Anesthesia Services PC (Dalton, GA) and American Anesthesiology Of Tennessee, P.C. (Knoxville, 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 Derek Duran's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Derek Duran accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Derek Duran 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.

Is Derek Duran affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Derek Duran is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center and Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Duran was last updated on February 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.