LUTHER FRANK CHANDLER MD
NPI 1437123726
Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

NPI Status: Active since February 14, 2006

Contact Information

4411 OAKWOOD DR
CHATTANOOGA, TN
ZIP 37416
Phone: (423) 892-4289
Fax: (423) 553-1839

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About LUTHER CHANDLER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Luther Chandler, an internist established in Chattanooga, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437123726 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 16324 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1437123726
Provider Name
LUTHER FRANK CHANDLER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4411 OAKWOOD DR CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416
Location Phone
(423) 892-4289
Location Fax
(423) 553-1839
Mailing Address
4411 OAKWOOD DR CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416
Mailing Phone
(423) 892-4289
Mailing Fax
(423) 553-1839
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-14-2006
Last Update Date
06-04-2018
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An internist like Luther Chandler is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Secondary Locations

  • 1751 Gunbarrel Rd Suite 102
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
    (423) 778-8536

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
16324
License State
TN
Taxonomy Description
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • SoloCare Bronze EPO $8500 DED HSA 10004 - EPO
  • SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 - EPO
  • SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 - EPO
  • SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 - EPO
  • SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
Q035311MEDICAID (05)TN 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Luther Chandler is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 37416 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $121.8
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.64
  • Maximum New Patient Price $160.89
  • Average New Patient Copayment $30.45
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.22

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $93.6
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.72
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $131.41
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.4
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.18
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.85

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1437123726, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 1 → 2 3 → 6 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 7 + 4 + 24 = 64

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1437123726.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
4411 OAKWOOD DR
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416
Family Medicine
4411 OAKWOOD DR
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
4411 OAKWOOD DR
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4411 OAKWOOD DR
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4411 OAKWOOD DR
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4411 OAKWOOD DR
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
4411 OAKWOOD DR
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437123726, enumerated as an "individual" on February 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 4411 OAKWOOD DR CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416 and the phone number is (423) 892-4289.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.