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ANTHONY LORENZO AIRD M.D.
NPI 1457513517
Hospitalist in Chattanooga, TN

Active since June 30, 2008PECOS Enrolled
96.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
2525 DESALES AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 495-8659 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 30, 2026, Jun 20, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Anthony Lorenzo Aird M.d. NPPES

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

ANTHONY LORENZO AIRD M.D. (NPI 1457513517) is an individual hospitalist provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (43883) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chattanooga.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457513517
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameANTHONY LORENZO AIRDCredential: M.D.
Location Address2525 DESALES AVEChattanooga, TN 37404-1161
Mailing AddressPo Box 80426Chattanooga, TN 37414-7426 · (423) 495-2525 · Fax (423) 495-2625
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1457513517 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 43883
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 43883 (TN)
2525 DESALES AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Phone (423) 778-5179 · Fax (423) 778-2108

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Anthony Lorenzo Aird M.d. 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 ID446313944
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090109000278
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Anthony Aird reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1200 DODSON AVE
Chattanooga, TN 37406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 533 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
3990 E US 64 ALT
Murphy, NC 28906
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
3990 E US HIGHWAY 64 ALT
Murphy, NC 28906
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2835 HIGHWAY 231 N
Shelbyville, TN 37160
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,085 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
854 W JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD, SUITE 303
Columbia, TN 38401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 228 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1705 TARBORO ST SW
Wilson, NC 27893
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Apogee Medical Group North Carolina
  • 278 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
160 services65 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
156 services149 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
96 services48 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
32 services32 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
31 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

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

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.2
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Pharmacist
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Family Medicine
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

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 Anthony Aird's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anthony Aird is 1457513517. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2008.

Where is Anthony Aird located?

Anthony Aird practices at 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 495-8659.

What is Anthony Aird's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Anthony Aird enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Anthony Aird 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Anthony Aird's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Anthony Aird reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority (Chattanooga, TN), Murphy Hospitalist Group, PLLC (Murphy, NC), Murphy Medical Center, Inc. (Murphy, NC), App Of Tennessee Hm, PLLC (Shelbyville, TN), Southeastern Physician Services PC (Oak Ridge, TN) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Anthony Aird's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Anthony Aird accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Anthony Aird 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 Anthony Aird affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Anthony Aird is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc and Tennova Health Care-Cleveland.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Anthony Aird was last updated on October 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days 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.