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THOMAS CUPO PA-C
NPI 1306205521
Physician Assistant in Chattanooga, TN

Active since February 16, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
975 E 3RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-5179 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Thomas Cupo Pa-c NPPES

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

THOMAS CUPO PA-C (NPI 1306205521) is an individual physician assistant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (2949) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306205521
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS CUPOCredential: PA-C
Location Address975 E 3RD STChattanooga, TN 37403-2147
Mailing Address975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403-2147
Phone(423) 778-5179
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2016
✔ NPI 1306205521 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 2949
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
975 E 3RD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Thomas Cupo Pa-c 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 ID9436412517
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180425000353
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
30 services25 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
11 services11 patients

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

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
$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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.2
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 13

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers35 claims35 services$35.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers20 claims20 services$85.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers18 claims43 services$28.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers33 claims127 services$20.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers36 claims172 services$11.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers52 claims52 services$49.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MEGAN A SPEARS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400
TENNESSEE CANCER SPECIALISTS, PLLC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
975 E 3RD ST, ERLINGER MEDICAL CENTER
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7977
DAVID SHVED D.O.
Hospitalist
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-5179
JASON DEDEKER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7000
WILLIAM MICHAEL BRITT JR.
Internal Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-3894
MR. EDWARD BRIAN HALLOCK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400
MRS. DEBORAH K WESTBROOK L.C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7654
BRETT ESCARZA M.D.
Anesthesiology
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400

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 Thomas Cupo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Cupo is 1306205521. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2016.

Where is Thomas Cupo located?

Thomas Cupo practices at 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-5179.

What is Thomas Cupo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Thomas Cupo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Cupo 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.

What insurance does Thomas Cupo accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Thomas Cupo 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 Thomas Cupo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Cupo is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Cupo was last updated on February 16, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.