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TUNA USTUNKAYA MD,PHD
NPI 1366901647
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Chattanooga, TN

Active since March 17, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
975 E 3RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Tuna Ustunkaya Md,phd NPPES

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

TUNA USTUNKAYA MD,PHD (NPI 1366901647) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (73114) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Murphy Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366901647
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameTUNA USTUNKAYACredential: MD,PHD
Location Address975 E 3RD STChattanooga, TN 37403-2173
Mailing Address975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403-2173
Phone(423) 778-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1366901647 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 73114
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
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 Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.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

Tuna Ustunkaya Md,phd 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 ID3577069947
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251003002114
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 3

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

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Murphy, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341328
Location3990 East Us Highway 64 AltMurphy, NC 28906 · Cherokee County
Emergency services

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

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
$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.

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 Tuna Ustunkaya's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tuna Ustunkaya is 1366901647. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2019.

Where is Tuna Ustunkaya located?

Tuna Ustunkaya practices at 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-7000.

What is Tuna Ustunkaya's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Tuna Ustunkaya enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tuna Ustunkaya 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 Tuna Ustunkaya accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Tuna Ustunkaya 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 Tuna Ustunkaya affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tuna Ustunkaya is affiliated with Erlanger Murphy Medical Center, Memorial Healthcare System, Inc and Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tuna Ustunkaya was last updated on July 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.