DOUGLAS FRANZ
NPI 1326485566
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Chattanooga, TN

Q: What is Douglas Franz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Franz is 1326485566. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2013.

Q: What is Douglas Franz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Franz was last updated on December 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since May 29, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

251 N LYERLY ST STE 100, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 826-8000(423) 826-8005 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Douglas Franz NPPES

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

DOUGLAS FRANZ (NPI 1326485566) is an individual nephrology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (75917) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326485566

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDOUGLAS FRANZ

Location Address251 N LYERLY ST STE 100Chattanooga, TN 37404-2743

Mailing Address251 N Lyerly St Ste 100Chattanooga, TN 37404-2743 · (423) 826-8000 · Fax (423) 826-8005

Phone(423) 826-8000

Fax(423) 826-8005

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateMay 29, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 2025

NPPES CertifiedDecember 8, 2025

✔ NPI 1326485566 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 75917

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

251 N LYERLY ST STE 100, Chattanooga, TN 37404

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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

Douglas Franz 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 ID8628201076

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250925001322

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Tennova Health Care-Cleveland

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, TN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number440185

Location2305 Chambliss Ave NWCleveland, TN 37311 · Bradley County

Emergency services

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

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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 15

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

MRS. KIMBERLY DAWN FERGUSON NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)