FITZHUGH L. HAMILTON MD
NPI 1477527653
Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Active since February 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
2525 DESALES AVENUE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 495-2620(423) 495-2625 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Fitzhugh L. Hamilton Md NPPES

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

FITZHUGH L. HAMILTON MD (NPI 1477527653) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (27477) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477527653
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameFITZHUGH L. HAMILTONCredential: MD
Location Address2525 DESALES AVENUEChattanooga, TN 37404-1161
Mailing AddressPo Box 116638Atlanta, GA 30368-6638 · (423) 495-8659 · Fax (423) 495-4970
Fax(423) 495-2625
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 2010
NPI 1477527653 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in TN · 27477
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.
2525 DESALES AVENUE, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN30854701TN
Medicaid30854701TN
Medicare UPING26725

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Fitzhugh L. Hamilton Md 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 ID1951404003
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070312000166
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
45 services42 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.
24 services24 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.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Oglethorpe, GA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110236
Location100 Gross Crescent CircleFort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 · Catoosa 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

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.

94.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality89.41
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.

Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Internal Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2525 DESALES AVENUE, PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Practitioner
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2525 DESALES AVENUE, PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
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 Fitzhugh Hamilton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fitzhugh Hamilton is 1477527653. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2006.

Where is Fitzhugh Hamilton located?

Fitzhugh Hamilton practices at 2525 Desales Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 495-2620.

What is Fitzhugh Hamilton's specialty?

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

Is Fitzhugh Hamilton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fitzhugh Hamilton 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 Fitzhugh Hamilton 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 Fitzhugh Hamilton 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 Fitzhugh Hamilton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fitzhugh Hamilton is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia and Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fitzhugh Hamilton was last updated on January 12, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.