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DR. CHELSEA FOONG HUGHES M.D.
NPI 1528415676
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since May 18, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7325 HUNTLEY LN, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421(443) 418-7986 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 2, 2025, Dec 31, 2024, Feb 22, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Chelsea Foong Hughes M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHELSEA FOONG HUGHES M.D. (NPI 1528415676) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (73110) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528415676
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHELSEA FOONG HUGHESCredential: M.D.
Location Address7325 HUNTLEY LNChattanooga, TN 37421-3539
Mailing Address7325 Huntley LnChattanooga, TN 37421-3539 · (443) 418-7986
Phone(443) 418-7986
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1528415676 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 73110
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
7325 HUNTLEY LN, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health and more.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

Dr. Chelsea Foong Hughes 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 ID2860812591
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250115003658
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Chelsea Hughes reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Regional Obstetrical Consultants PC
7.5 mi
Maternal & Fetal Medicine
902 MCCALLIE AVE
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861485146 (423) 664-4460
Galen Medical Group, PC
9.4 mi
Internal Medicine
4976 ALPHA LN
Hixson, TN 37343
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 158 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346250057 (423) 497-5355
Mcleod Health Clarendon
298 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 E HOSPITAL ST
Manning, SC 29102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 215 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508218793 (843) 435-8463
Mcleod Physician Associates II
306 mi
Urgent Care
964 LOCHEND DR
Darlington, SC 29532
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 878 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386819613 (843) 777-6890

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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
45 services24 patients

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37421 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
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Chelsea Hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chelsea Hughes is 1528415676. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2016.

Where is Chelsea Hughes located?

Chelsea Hughes practices at 7325 Huntley Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The listed phone number is (443) 418-7986.

What is Chelsea Hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Chelsea Hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chelsea Hughes 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 Chelsea Hughes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chelsea Hughes reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Regional Obstetrical Consultants PC (Chattanooga, TN), Galen Medical Group, PC (Hixson, TN), Mcleod Health Clarendon (Manning, SC) and Mcleod Physician Associates II (Darlington, SC). 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 Chelsea Hughes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chelsea Hughes accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health and Oscar Health list Chelsea Hughes 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 Chelsea Hughes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chelsea Hughes is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chelsea Hughes was last updated on July 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.