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JOEL C. LEDBETTER MD
NPI 1639101785
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since July 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
910 BLACKFORD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-6501(423) 778-6837 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Joel C. Ledbetter Md NPPES

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

JOEL C. LEDBETTER MD (NPI 1639101785) is an individual pediatric pulmonology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (15932) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639101785
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0214X
Provider Legal NameJOEL C. LEDBETTERCredential: MD
Location Address910 BLACKFORD STChattanooga, TN 37403-1405
Mailing AddressPo Box 11503Chattanooga, TN 37401-2503 · (423) 778-6501 · Fax (423) 778-6837
Phone(423) 778-6501
Fax(423) 778-6837
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 2009
✔ NPI 1639101785 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric PulmonologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0214X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 15932
Definition
A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
910 BLACKFORD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3011813TN
Medicare UPINF48862TN

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 (PECOS)

Joel C. Ledbetter Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joel Ledbetter reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 533 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407034028 (423) 266-1490
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.

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 Joel Ledbetter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Ledbetter is 1639101785. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is Joel Ledbetter located?

Joel Ledbetter practices at 910 Blackford St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-6501.

What is Joel Ledbetter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology, with taxonomy code 2080P0214X.

Is Joel Ledbetter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Ledbetter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joel Ledbetter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Ledbetter reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority (Chattanooga, TN) and Erlanger Health (Chattanooga, TN). 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 Joel Ledbetter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joel Ledbetter 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 Joel Ledbetter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Ledbetter was last updated on January 23, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.