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JOHN FRANK ADKINS JR. MD
NPI 1295781516
Anesthesiology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since May 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
975 E. THIRD STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-7608(423) 778-2360 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About John Frank Adkins Jr. Md NPPES

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

JOHN FRANK ADKINS JR. MD (NPI 1295781516) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD0000019335) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295781516
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN FRANK ADKINS JR.Credential: MD
Location Address975 E. THIRD STREETChattanooga, TN 37403-2147
Mailing AddressPo Box 11225Chattanooga, TN 37401-2225 · (423) 892-5602 · Fax (423) 892-5838
Phone(423) 778-7608
Fax(423) 778-2360
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1295781516 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000019335
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.
975 E. THIRD STREET, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Other Identifiers 5

Other3038685TN · Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Tn
Other050013520TN · Medicare Railroad
Medicaid890559VNC
Medicaid009102600AL
Medicaid3041997TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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

John Frank Adkins Jr. 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 ID446242374
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041105000047
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 John Adkins reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, PC
Same address
Anesthesiology
975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184670218 (423) 602-8400

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440104
Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

LAURA L WESTBROOK MD
Anesthesiology
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7608
LINDSEY NICHOLE PREVOST CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7608
STANLEY C. PITTS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 478-7608
SEAN A. AVAKIAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7608
DR. PATRICK N. RHYNE MD
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 661-7718
ERIC NANCE MCCARTT MD
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 266-1490
BETTY ELSA ABRAHAM MD
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 661-7718
NABIL W. MALEK DO
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 266-1490

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 John Adkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Adkins is 1295781516. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Where is John Adkins located?

John Adkins practices at 975 E. Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-7608.

What is John Adkins's specialty?

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

Is John Adkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Adkins 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 John Adkins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Adkins reassigns Medicare benefits to Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, PC (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 John Adkins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Adkins accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list John Adkins 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 John Adkins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Adkins is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Adkins was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 days 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.