UNIVERSITY HOSPITALISTS
NPI 1407034028
Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Q: What is Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since February 06, 2008

975 E 3RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 266-1490(423) 648-4570 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About University Hospitalists NPPES

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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALISTS (NPI 1407034028) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. The organization lists Lynn Dejaco, Cfo, Evp, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407034028

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Legal Business NameCHATTANOOGA HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

Location Address975 E 3RD STChattanooga, TN 37403-2103

Mailing AddressPo Box 70Chattanooga, TN 37401-0070 · (423) 778-3274 · Fax (423) 778-2255

Phone(423) 266-1490

Fax(423) 648-4570

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialLynn DejacoCfo, Evp · (423) 778-7212

Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 22, 2023

NPPES CertifiedMarch 22, 2023

✔ NPI 1407034028 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

975 E 3RD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsUniversity Hospitalists

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

University Hospitalists is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

531

Medicare enrollment records show 531 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to University Hospitalists, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 72 practice at this address and 373 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 43

Nurse Practitioner144

Internal Medicine59

Family Practice48

Pediatric Medicine39

Neurology34

Obstetrics/Gynecology22

Orthopedic Surgery20

Physical Therapist in Private Practice16

35 other specialties149

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 531

Betty Abraham, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1093923633

975 E. THIRD STREET
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 661-7718

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Linda Baki, DO

Neurology

NPI 1689103756

975 E 3RD ST STE C-830
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-9001

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kimberly Barnes, CNNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1336262534

975 E 3RD ST BX 159
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-6170

✔ PECOSSame address

Donita Blanken Little

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1245617299

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-3063

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Ryan Bode, DO

Hospitalist

NPI 1588028963

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-5179

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jeremy Bruce, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1073711677

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 877-9297

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jacob Cantrell, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1417284498

975 E. THIRD STREET ATTN: PROVIDER ENROLLMENT
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 266-1490

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Christine Carter, MD

Critical Care (Intensivists)

NPI 1144683848

975 E 3RD ST STE C-735
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-9101

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Sathish Chandra, MD

Family Practice

NPI 1770841066

975 E. THIRD STREET
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 661-7718

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Nicholas Cobb, MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1831696822

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-7977

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Joseph Evans, D.O.

Family Practice

NPI 1295077881

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-7000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Warren Gardner, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1831308139

975 EAST THIRD STREET SUITE C-225
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-5995

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Cara Hennings, M.D.

Dermatology

NPI 1639346448

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 521-4232

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Erica Lynch

Obstetrics/Gynecology

NPI 1457714040

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 664-4460

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Abigail Moore

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1538808795

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-7000

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Joseph Pendley, D.O.

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

NPI 1902250137

975 E 3RD ST STE B-520
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-5661

✔ PECOSSame address

Aduke Simpson, M.D.

Obstetrics/Gynecology

NPI 1972711877

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-4725

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jason Zurawick, MD

Pediatric Medicine

NPI 1861515611

975 E 3RD ST ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-6217

✔ PECOSSame address

Samuel Jacobson, MD

Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1326020843

975 E. THIRD STREET SUITE # C-735
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-9101

✔ PECOSSame address

Christine Jeong, M.D.

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1619924743

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 778-7296

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

See all 531 clinicians

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

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 Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority is 1407034028. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2008. The provider is doing business as University Hospitalists.

Where is Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority located?

Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority is located at 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 266-1490.

What is Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 531 clinicians in 43 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (144), Internal Medicine (59) and Family Practice (48). Of these, 72 practice at this address and 373 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority was last updated on March 22, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.