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WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER GAYLORD M.D.
NPI 1477086668
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since April 05, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
910 BLACKFORD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-7289 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About William Christopher Gaylord M.d. NPPES

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

WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER GAYLORD M.D. (NPI 1477086668) is an individual pediatric hematology-oncology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (67888) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477086668
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0207X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM CHRISTOPHER GAYLORDCredential: M.D.
Location Address910 BLACKFORD STChattanooga, TN 37403-1405
Mailing Address910 Blackford StChattanooga, TN 37403-1405 · (423) 778-7289
Phone(423) 778-7289
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJune 30, 2023
✔ NPI 1477086668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Hematology-OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0207X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 67888
Definition
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
910 BLACKFORD 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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William Christopher Gaylord 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 ID2062789852
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230915000742
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show William Gaylord reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Erlanger Health
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
979 E 3RD ST STE A440
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 679 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477256303 (423) 778-2867

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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

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.

ANTHONY JOSEPH CIAMPOLI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-6217
KATHLEEN S HUNT MD
Pediatrics
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-6505
AUDREY GRACE BYRD MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-8005
KATHRYN CHARLTON HINES M.D.
Pediatrics
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-6107
TARA MAY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-6217
DRAGO TOLOSA MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-6575
EMILY SHERROD CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-8034
GENECY LILIANA TORREZ RN
Registered Nurse
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-6101

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 William Gaylord's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Gaylord is 1477086668. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2017.

Where is William Gaylord located?

William Gaylord practices at 910 Blackford St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-7289.

What is William Gaylord's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, with taxonomy code 2080P0207X.

Is William Gaylord enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Gaylord 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 organization bills Medicare for William Gaylord's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Gaylord reassigns Medicare benefits to Erlanger Health (Chattanooga, TN). The 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 William Gaylord's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Gaylord accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 4 other insurers list William Gaylord 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 William Gaylord affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Gaylord is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Gaylord was last updated on June 30, 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.