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VALERIE KAY DEFOOR MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
NPI 1356122394
Nurse Practitioner in Chattanooga, TN

Active since October 06, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2339 MCCALLIE AVENUE, STE 300, PLAZA 2, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 508-6733 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2024, Jun 5, 2024, Jan 2, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Valerie Kay Defoor Msn, Aprn, Fnp-bc NPPES

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

VALERIE KAY DEFOOR MSN, APRN, FNP-BC (NPI 1356122394) is an individual nurse practitioner in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (34674) and active in the NPI registry since October 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356122394
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE KAY DEFOORCredential: MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Location Address2339 MCCALLIE AVENUE, STE 300, PLAZA 2Chattanooga, TN 37404
Mailing Address2339 Mccallie Ave Ste 300Chattanooga, TN 37404-3209 · (423) 508-6733 · Fax (423) 508-6744
Phone(423) 508-6733
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1356122394 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 34674
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 34674 (TN)
2339 MCCALLIE AVENUE, STE 300, PLAZA 2, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Valerie Kay Defoor Msn, Aprn, Fnp-bc 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 ID8729422589
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240220002544
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.
58 services48 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
24 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Parkridge Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440156
Location2333 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton 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
$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
$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.

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 Valerie Defoor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Defoor is 1356122394. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2023.

Where is Valerie Defoor located?

Valerie Defoor practices at 2339 Mccallie Avenue, Ste 300, Plaza 2, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 508-6733.

What is Valerie Defoor's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Valerie Defoor enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Defoor 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 Valerie Defoor accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Oscar Insurance Company list Valerie Defoor 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 Valerie Defoor affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valerie Defoor is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Defoor was last updated on November 13, 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.